Veterinary Surgeon - Lyndhurst

Location Lyndhurst
Discipline: UK Veterinary
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £60000 to £70000
Contact name: Ollie Lear

Contact email: ollie@supreme-ss.com
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​Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Location: Lyndhurst, Hampshire
Schedule: Full Time (4x10 hour days, Monday–Thursday; Friday off)
Salary: Up to £70,000 per year DOE, plus welcome bonus up to £5,000 and relocation allowance up to £5,000

About the Role

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon (Small Animal) to join a well-established practice supporting the local community for over 40 years. The role offers a varied caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits, and occasional exotic patients, with a strong focus on consultations, medical case work, and building lasting client relationships.

Surgical work is primarily routine, with a high number of dental procedures. The position includes a significant element of sole charge, allowing clinical autonomy, while support is always available from a nearby colleague when required.

About the Practice

The practice is based in a charming 16th-century thatched cottage just outside Lyndhurst, with occasional work at a nearby branch in Totton. Both sites are equipped with modern facilities, including digital radiography, dental X-ray, ultrasound, and in-house blood analysis, enabling high-quality care across a range of cases.

The team is supportive and friendly, with six veterinarians, seven RVNs, and a dedicated client care team. Certificate holders in ultrasound and dentistry are already part of the team, and further professional development is actively encouraged.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality patient care across a varied small animal caseload

  • Perform routine surgery and dental procedures

  • Manage consultations and medical cases with autonomy

  • Maintain strong client communication and relationships

  • Participate in ongoing professional development and practice initiatives

Candidate Profile

  • Veterinary degree with RCVS registration (or eligibility to register)

  • Confidence in medical and routine surgical cases, including sole charge experience

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Team player with a proactive approach to learning and development

  • Professional, reliable, and committed to high standards of care

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE

  • Welcome bonus up to £5,000 and relocation allowance up to £5,000

  • 4-day working week with Friday off and 1 in 5 Saturday morning rota (8:30am–12:30pm)

  • No out-of-hours/on-call commitments

  • 6.6 weeks’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, plus extra day for your birthday

  • Private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential helpline)

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies

  • £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata, and certificate support

  • BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees

  • Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

  • Discounted veterinary care for your own pets

  • Access to research funding, quality improvement, and infection prevention programmes

  • Voluntary benefits, retail discounts, and cashback offers

  • Company pension scheme with contributions

Apply Today

This is an excellent chance to join a community-focused practice in the heart of the New Forest, offering clinical autonomy, professional growth, and an enviable work-life balance.

Contact:
Ollie Lear – Talent Partner
T: 07706 346515
E: ollie@supreme-ss.com