Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed

Kernow Vet Group; Fordingbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in the New Forest is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly mixed animal team. The role offers flexibility in working hours, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for professional development, including a generous CPD allowance. Applicants should possess a degree in Veterinary Medicine and have the ability to work across both small and mixed animal cases. Competitive benefits include private medical insurance and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a mixed animal environment.
• Experience with small animal consultations.
• Strong communication skills within a veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for a variety of animal cases.
• Participate in out-of-hours duties as scheduled.
• Support clients with veterinary advice and care.

Skills

Mixed Animal Practice

Small Animal Experience

Team Collaboration

Flexibility in Working Hours

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital X-ray

Dental Radiography

Ultrasound

Job description

Pilgrims Vets, Fordingbridge, Fordingbridge, South East

Pilgrims Vets are excited to welcome a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a true mixed animal practice in the heart of the New Forest.

Find a place to excel

Our main branch is in Fordingbridge, which is stocked with the usual toys including Digital X-ray, dental radiography, Ultrasound & Idexx blood analyser. We have just invested in new VETSCAN IMAGYST laboratory equipment, Digital endoscope and new equine dental equipment.

Our branch practice in Cranborne is stocked with surgical facilities.

While our preference is for a Mixed Animal Veterinary Surgeon, we are also happy to consider applications from Small Animal Vets who feel they would be a great fit. Working across our two branches, you will enjoy the variety and scope of cases that mixed practice brings, with the full support of an experienced and collaborative team.

Rota patterns that work for you

This role consists of 30-40 hours per week over 4 days with a 1 in 4 out of hours rota (1 weeknight a week and 1 in 4 weekends which includes Saturday morning small animal consults 10:00-13:00). Full or Part-Time considered however essential to join our 1 in 4 Out of Hours Rota.

Small Animal OOH apart from inpatients is managed by local OOH provider.

We offer a flexible approach to working hours as we know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance. Many of our staff members already take advantage of our flexi working approach, and although ideally, we would prefer a full time Veterinary Surgeon to fill the role; for the right candidate we would consider part time hours.

Join our supportive team

Across both practices we have a strong team of 7 Vets, supported by 4 registered veterinary nurses and 2 training veterinary nurse.

We are a close-knit team that enjoy social outings, as well as the time we spend together in practice, and have a very friendly client base!

Pilgrims is based in the beautiful New Forest with countless scenic walks and countryside to explore, as well as being 30 minutes from stunning beaches along the south coast.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
• Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Professional Memberships

• 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

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.

Pilgrims Vets, Fordingbridge

Gorse Farm, Blissford Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 2JH, United Kingdom

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