Veterinary Surgeon

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Portsmouth
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£70,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Veterinary Medicine Clinical Diagnostics Treatment Planning Preventive Care Customer Service Communication Team Collaboration Case Management

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Veterinary Surgeon

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Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 DOE | Full-time | On-site

Closing Date: 2026-04-30

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, customer-focused Veterinary Surgeon to join the team at our Portsmouth surgery. You’ll be a key member of our surgery’s team, delivering excellence in clinical care and customer service.

What we’re looking for

We’re ideally seeking a Veterinary Surgeon with over 3 years of experience, including at least one year practicing in the UK. The right candidate will have a genuine passion for early diagnostics, a strong commitment to following through on treatment plans, and a drive for continuous clinical development.

You’ll be responsible for delivering preventive care, diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions, and managing cases with care and consistency. A strong focus on pet wellbeing is essential. We’re looking for someone who communicates clearly, collaborates effectively, and thrives as part of a close-knit, supportive team that includes both clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

Benefits

  • Quarterly recognition payments
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
  • Income protection
  • Electric car scheme
  • Boost employee benefits and discounts
  • Help at Hand for health and wellbeing
  • Funded memberships
  • Surgery discounts
  • CPD allowance
  • 25 holidays a year plus bank holidays
  • Internal leadership training

A little more about us at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

You'll get to work in our purpose-built, spacious veterinary practice with the most fantastic facilities and a team who are all passionate about providing the very best care to all animals, day and night. We’re constantly working on new initiatives to support skill gaps and we make sure CPD is continuous and happening across all levels in our surgery. Why not check us out on Facebook?

Being part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] family

We’re part of the UK’s largest, independent, family-owned veterinary group with a nationwide presence. We offer exceptional care in the local communities we serve, helping pets to live long, happy and healthy lives with their families. Our state-of-the-art surgeries are purpose-built, light and spacious and equipped with the latest technology. We’re committed to creating an environment that offers exceptional clinical care and where our colleagues love to work, our patients are calm and our customers feel assured.

We’re continually investing in developing our growing team and there's never been a better time to join us!

Salary & Hours

From £50,000 to £70,000 DOE. 39 hours per week, 1:4 weekends.

How to Apply

Apply for this role: https://thepetvet.livevacancies.co.uk/#/applicant/79

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