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Small Animal - Veterinary Surgeon
Portchester Vets, Fareham, Fareham, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary Up To £75,000 DOE
Salary up to £75,000 DOE, welcome bonus of up to £5,000, and relocation allowance of up to £5,000
Portchester Vets has been caring for pets and their people for over 10 years and has become a true go-to practice for the local community. Located just a short walk from the high street, we’re known for our friendly atmosphere, loyal clients and strong relationships built on trust. We’re now looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join our close-knit team and play a key role in our continued success.
A Warm, Homely Practice Environment
Set within a converted house, our practice has a welcoming, homely feel from the moment you step inside. You’ll find a cosy reception with waiting area and dispensary, two consult rooms, a prep area and theatre, separate cat and dog kennels with an isolation unit, and a quiet room for more sensitive cases. There is also a dedicated lab, X-ray room, office space and a comfortable staff room with refreshment facilities, alongside on-site parking.
Varied Caseload with Real Clinical Autonomy
The practice mainly sees cats and dogs, with the occasional rabbit, offering a well-balanced mix of consultations and theatre time. Cases are largely routine, but you’ll be fully supported to work them up thoroughly using digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, K-laser and an in-house IDEXX laboratory. Strong relationships with neighboring practices provide referral options when needed, while the role includes some sole charge, making it ideal for a vet who enjoys autonomy and feels confident in their decision-making.
Supportive Team with a Community Mindset
You’ll be supported by a hands-on nursing team who are always ready to assist and contribute actively to patient care. The wider team shares a genuine sense of pride in the practice and the local area, creating a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone looks out for one another. While this is a Veterinary Surgeon position, there is genuine scope to step into a lead role and progress within the team if that’s something you’d like to explore.
Balanced Working That Respects Your Time
This is a full-time role of 38 hours across four days, with one in three Saturday mornings from 9am to 12pm. There are no out-of-hours or on-call requirements, and part-time applications are also welcome, offering flexibility to suit different lifestyles.
A Small Team with Big Heart
You’ll join a dedicated team made up of one vet, four RVNs, two SVNs and a supportive client care team. We also have the ability to bring in visiting specialists when required, ensuring excellent care for our patients and strong clinical support for the team.
Life in Fareham and Beyond
Fareham offers the perfect blend of coastal living, community spirit and convenience. With easy access to Portsmouth Harbour, the South Downs and the Solent coastline, it’s ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors. The town itself has great local shops, cafés and amenities, alongside excellent transport links to Portsmouth, Southampton and London. Whether you’re drawn to seaside walks, historic villages or a relaxed pace of life with everything close by, Fareham and the surrounding area offer a fantastic place to live and work.
Because our people 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 annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
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
Colleague Benefits
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Portchester Vets, Fareham
147-149 White Hart Lane, Portchester, Fareham, PO16 9AY, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.