Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 12 August 2025
LOCATION
Basingstoke
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£75,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
Sponsorship confirmed in this job posting

SKILLS

Veterinary Surgery Small Animal Medicine Clinical Diagnostics Surgical Procedures Patient Care Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Summary

GP Vets Ltd is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their established and friendly team in Basingstoke. This full-time position offers flexible working options and a supportive environment. The role involves providing excellent care to small animals, with potential for specialization and CPD. The practice is ISFM accredited and offers state-of-the-art equipment.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

    Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:

      Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

      ### GP Vets Ltd, Basingstoke, Basingstoke, South East

      #### Discipline: Small Animal

      #### Full Time, Flexible

      #### Up to £75,000 DOE

      #### Veterinary Surgeon

      #### GP Vets, Basingstoke

      #### Salary up to £75,000 DOE

      #### Welcome bonus of up to £2,000

      #### Relocation allowance of up to £5,000

      #### Visa Sponsorship

      Join our long-standing, tight-knit, friendly team

      We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our long-standing team here at GP Vets. We are a small team, who work as a unit to achieve the best outcome for the patients committed to our care. You will be based at our practice in Basingstoke joining three experienced vets, an experienced nursing team and a support team of receptionists.

      We would welcome applicants with a medical or surgical bias and case work up as well as certificate/CPD is actively encouraged and supported. Our caseload mainly consists of SA however you can see some exotics if this is an interest of yours. We want to ensure you feel supported, we can offer you the encouragement, challenge and support to achieve your personal and professional aspirations.

      We also have plenty of space if you would like to bring your dog to work with you!

      Flexible rota patterns to suit you

      Work/life balance is a priority of ours, therefore flexible working is absolutely considered. For example, we could look to accommodate reduced working days and flexible hours to suit you. Any other preference such as particular days off, mornings, evenings – just ask – we can discuss the options.

      Typically, the full-time position is 40 hours with a Saturday morning rota and no OOH. We would also welcome part time applicants.

      Our established practice

      We are ISFM accredited and are a Silver - rated Cat Friendly small animal practice. We are based in a great location with excellent links to the M3/M4, (45 minutes’ drive to Heathrow and only 1 hour to the South coast), Basingstoke is also only a 40-minute train to London.

      In North Hampshire you'll find historic treasures reflecting the local literary and military heritage as well as lively towns, great local food and family attractions. You are also close to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in North Hampshire, with its varied wildlife and stunning views.

      State of art equipment

      We have separate cat and dog kennels, 2 consult rooms and an ops theatre and we are well equipped with Digital X-Ray, Idexx ProCyteOne, Catalyst and brand new Ultrasound machine and dental radiography.

      Don't take our word from it....hear from our team

      "The overall atmosphere, team and clients are all so welcoming and joyful to be around." - RVN

      "I enjoying coming to work every day to see the clients, patients, and team. Our practice has a lovely 'community feel' to it and the team work hard to support our customer base and their veterinarian needs. The days are varied, busy and provides an opportunity for me to learn more about animals."

      - Client Care

      If you wish to speak with someone from the practice do let us know as we can facilitate this.

      Because our employee’s 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 number of holidays including bank holidays

      • Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

      • Your birthday as a paid day off

      Wellbeing

      • Private medical insurance

      • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

      • Cycle to Work scheme

      • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

      • Non-accidental injury support

      Development

      • £1,250 per annum CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro-rata

      • 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

      Additional

      • Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers

      • Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer

      • Discounted staff pet care

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