Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Strathmore Veterinary Clinic, Andover, South East

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £70,000, plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are a very friendly, close-knit team who enjoy doing social activities outside of work as much as we can. We focus strongly on positive mental health and wellbeing, emphasising the importance of talking to each other and helping each other.

CPD is encouraged; we have many certificate holders in practice, some who have done their training whilst working here, focusing on disciplines such as:

Advanced surgery

Advanced veterinary care

Anaesthesia

Behaviour

Ophthalmology.

We also have vets who are especially interested in Chiropractic, imaging, orthopaedics and internal medicine. We pride ourselves on being an excellent training practice for nurses.

We offer modern technology such as digital x-ray, state of the art dental x-ray and facilities, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, K-laser, multi-parameter machines and specialised ophthalmology equipment.

We are a gold standard cat friendly practice with a separate cat ward and cat theatre.

We are the only clinic in the area to provide our own out of hours service and therefore, can offer consistency in patient care and are able to see an abundance of different cases that can allow our vets to keep developing their skills in both surgery or medicine.

Full-time, part-time and flexible hours would all be considered. A working day can include different shift patterns, ranging from an early finish at 1 pm to a late finish at 7 pm, with a 1-in-5 weekend rota. When our vets are on call, they do not need to be on-site apart from 8:30 am-12:30 pm on Saturday. We offer a generous incentive for out-of-hours work, and time off is granted following on-call shifts (dependent on working hours).

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and well-being. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

6.8 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
Retail discounts and cashback offers
Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Strathmore Veterinary Clinic, Andover

6 London Road, SP10 2PH, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets

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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 Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Senior Talent Partner

Michael Middleton

michael.middleton@ivcevidensia.com