Job Description

Overview

Salary up to £75,000

Welcome Bonus up to £5,000
Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Are you a passionate veterinary surgeon seeking a place to call your own, where you can make a real difference in the lives of both pets and their owners? Look no further! Join our close-knit team at Ashurst where we prioritise compassionate care and personal connections with the local community.

Role and Location

We are looking for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our Ashurst branch within the beautiful New Forest, with the option to also work at Orchard Vets, Romsey so you'll have the freedom to choose a location that suits you best. The role provides a mixture of consulting and operating with an interesting and varied caseload. The role at Ashurst is sole charge, so it would suit a Veterinary Surgeon with some confidence in routine procedures; however, support for development is always on hand. The practice has recently undergone refurbishment and includes a beautifully maintained garden for relaxation. The practice is equipped with digital X-ray, in-house haematology and biochemistry including SDMA, T4 and other extended panels, ultrasound with echocardiography, capnography, tonometry and ECG. Further equipment investment is open for discussion if you have a particular clinical interest. The branch is currently closed on Wednesdays and weeks are typically 40 hours across 4 days; there is no weekend work at this branch and Out-of-Hours (OOH) cover is provided by Vets Now. We are flexible on rota patterns to support work-life balance and part-time applications are welcome.

Responsibilities

The role provides a mixture of consulting and operating with a varied caseload. You will be working in sole charge at Ashurst, with access to support and development within the wider Orchard Vets group, including Orchard Vets in Romsey where you can collaborate with a larger team if needed. You may also tap into resources from Romsey, including the equipment listed below, to complete cases or refer internally for treatment.

Facilities and Team

You are welcome to utilise equipment and see cases through or refer internally. Orchard Vets Romsey offers additional resources: 6 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 1 ACA and 4 receptionists/administrators, plus dental radiography, laparoscopy, endoscopy, K-Laser, Vetscan Imagyst and cryotherapy.

Schedule and Benefits

• Typical full-time: 40 hours per week over 4 days; branch closed on Wednesdays; no weekend work; OOH covered by Vets Now. Flexible patterns available; part-time applicants welcome.

We emphasise development and CPD opportunities. One of our vets has an emergency medicine and surgery certificate with interests in surgery and internal medicine within the team.

Work–Life Balance and Location

Flexible scheduling and reasonable caseloads, with easy access to Bournemouth, Southampton and the South Coast. Located in the New Forest with opportunities for outdoor activities and a family-friendly community.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and non-accidental injury support
• £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support and learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online resources
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• Care Fund: £1,250 per annum per Vet
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits – discounts and cashback with retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care
• Up to £75,000 DOE

How to Apply

If you are a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a fulfilling and rewarding career with development opportunities, we would love to hear from you. This description reflects current roles and benefits offered; employment terms are subject to change.