Hospital Environment | Small Animal Vet In Portsmouth 📍

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Salary
£50,000-£62,000

Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)

Contact
Stephanie Hellier

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Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Veterinary Surgeon

Portsmouth  | £50,000– £62,000 including allowances | Full Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established charity hospital

GVC are delighted to be assisting a highly respected veterinary charity with the recruitment of a Veterinary Surgeon to join their collaborative hospital team in Portsmouth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Vet looking for a varied caseload, excellent surgical exposure and a clear pathway for professional development, while making a genuine difference to pets and owners who need support.

The Role

You’ll enjoy a great mix of consultations and surgery, working with a diverse caseload and gaining hands-on experience across routine, complex and emergency cases.

Surgical exposure can include:

• Soft tissue surgery, including pyometras, cystotomies, enterotomies, enucleations and caesarean sections
• Orthopaedic procedures including cruciate repairs, FHNEs, hip reductions and fracture management
• Dentistry, including routine and major surgical extractions
• Emergency and complex surgical case management
• Opportunities to develop advanced skills in soft tissue, orthopaedic, ophthalmic and reconstructive surgery

There is also a structured Veterinary Surgeon Skills Development Framework, with annual reviews and a clear pathway for career progression and salary development.

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys a varied role and is committed to delivering excellent patient and client care.

You’ll ideally have:

• MRCVS registration
• At least 12 months’ UK small animal experience
• A confident and pragmatic approach to clinical decision-making
• A genuine interest in developing your surgical skills
• The ability to work effectively within a busy, collaborative team
• Good communication and computer skills

The Hospital

You’ll be joining a highly collaborative and supportive hospital where teamwork, case discussion and shared learning are encouraged.

The modern hospital is well equipped with:

• Separate dog and cat kennelling
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• Piped gases
• Extensive orthopaedic equipment

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 – £62,000 including allowances
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
• 5 days CPD and £1,000 annual CPD allowance
• RCVS fees paid
• Extensive internal CPD and development opportunities
• Generous pension contributions, starting at 5% and rising to 10%
• Private medical cover and 24/7 wellbeing support
• Life assurance at 4x annual salary
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working options
• Staff discounts and veterinary benefits

If you’re a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role where you can develop your clinical and surgical skills while doing genuinely meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact GVC for more information
[email protected] | 01392 793069

Tel: 01392 793069
Address: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom