Veterinary Surgeon – Portsmouth, Hampshire
About the Role
An excellent opportunity is available for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive first-opinion small animal team in Portsmouth, Hampshire.
This is a permanent, full-time position offering a salary of up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience.
The role offers an opportunity to work within a collaborative clinical environment where Veterinary Surgeons are supported to make confident clinical decisions, develop their expertise and provide consistently high standards of patient care.
About the Practice
The role is based within a well-established small animal veterinary group supported by a passionate team of Veterinary Surgeons, Veterinary Nurses, PCAs and receptionists.
The team places strong emphasis on clinical excellence, collaboration and continuous professional development.
Regular veterinary team meetings, clinical case discussions, in-house practical training and whole-practice meetings provide opportunities to share knowledge, develop skills and improve clinical standards.
The wider practice environment encourages clinicians to contribute ideas, support colleagues and take an active role in the ongoing development of patient care.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality first-opinion veterinary care to small animal patients.
Manage a varied medical and surgical caseload.
Perform clinical examinations and diagnostic investigations.
Develop appropriate treatment and patient care plans.
Undertake surgery appropriate to clinical experience.
Build positive and trusting relationships with clients and their pets.
Work collaboratively with Veterinary Nurses and the wider support team.
Participate in clinical discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Support less experienced colleagues through mentoring and guidance.
Contribute to continuous improvement and the development of clinical standards.
Maintain high standards of patient welfare and professional practice.
Engage with ongoing CPD, training and professional development opportunities.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with experience in small animal practice.
They should be confident managing a varied first-opinion caseload and comfortable handling both medical and surgical cases.
The successful candidate will be:
Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
Confident in their clinical and diagnostic decision-making.
Keen to develop their clinical skills and knowledge.
A natural mentor and supportive team player.
Committed to providing an excellent client experience.
Comfortable working with clinical autonomy.
Positive, professional and collaborative.
Interested in contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
Permanent, full-time position
RCVS and VDS fees paid in full
Generous CPD allowance
Access to BSAVA library and 450+ courses
Fully funded postgraduate qualifications, including CertAVP and PgCert
Tuition, examination fees and study leave covered for eligible qualifications
Up to 33 days' annual leave, with the option to buy or sell holiday
Relocation package and visa fees covered, where applicable
Access to specialist telemedicine support
Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads
Clinical case support and mentoring
Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
50% staff discounts on veterinary services, food and medications
Access to dedicated operational support across HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance and procurement
Apply Today
If you're looking for Veterinary Surgeon jobs in Portsmouth offering competitive pay, strong clinical support and excellent opportunities for professional development, this is an excellent opportunity to consider.
With up to £65,000 salary, permanent full-time hours and extensive CPD and mentoring opportunities, the role offers a strong combination of career development, clinical autonomy and supportive team working.
For a confidential discussion or further information, contact:
Ollie Lear - Talent Partner
T: 07706 346515
E: ollie@supreme-ss.com