Salary up to £75,000 DOE, up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance, plus Up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus 

 
Unicorn Vets has proudly served the Southampton community for over 30 years and is now offering an exciting opportunity for a confident Veterinary Surgeon to take full clinical ownership of one of our practices. This role is perfect for an experienced vet who enjoys autonomy, leadership and the freedom to drive a practice forward while delivering outstanding patient care.

A Varied Caseload with Real Continuity

You’ll manage a diverse small animal caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, with a balanced mix of consultations and surgery. Case continuity is actively encouraged, giving you the opportunity to work cases up thoroughly while still having the option to refer when needed.

With genuine scope to grow the practice and shape services, this role offers the freedom to pursue your own clinical interests while working with a high level of independence.

A Practice Ready for Its Next Chapter

Unicorn Vets operates across two long-standing Southampton sites, Fairfield and Park. This role will be primarily based at the Park branch, giving you the chance to make the practice your own.
Set within a converted house and preparing for refurbishment, the practice is already well equipped with digital X-ray, in-house lab, ultrasound with echocardiography, endoscopy, capnography, tonometry and ECG, enabling thorough and confident case workups.

A Working Pattern That Respects Your Time

This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, worked across four or five days with a mix of early and late shifts. There is a 1:6 Saturday morning rota (8:30am–12:30pm), with no out of hours or on call requirements.
Part-time applications are also welcomed.

Independence Backed by a Supportive Team

This is a sole charge role, ideal for a confident vet who enjoys clinical autonomy. You’ll be supported on-site by two RVNs and a receptionist, with additional support from the wider group and neighbouring practices when needed.
We actively encourage professional development and are happy to support certificates or further clinical interests.

Life in Southampton

Southampton offers the best of both worlds, combining coastal living with city convenience. With the New Forest, South Downs and Solent coastline all within easy reach, it’s perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Alongside this it offers excellent transport links including direct trains to London.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
 
Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
 
Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing 
 
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
 
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS Fees
 
Colleague Benefits
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well 
Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice