Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

**Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Midforest Veterinary Practice - West Totton, Hampshire

Salary up to £70,000 DOE, welcome bonus up to £5,000 and 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.

Midforest Vets, part if inspiring vet care, has been part of the local community, building lasting relationships with generations of clients and their pets for over 40 years. Now, we're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, experienced team. If you want to enjoy your clinical work, build lasting client relationships and develop your interests in a supportive environment, we'd love to welcome you.

A Caseload That Keeps You Interested If variety is what you love about first-opinion practice, you'll feel right at home here. You'll work with a lovely mix of cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs, with a balance of consultations, surgery and medical work-ups. You'll have the opportunity to follow your own cases from start to finish, building continuity and getting to know your clients and their pets along the way.

There's also a busy dentistry caseload, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys surgery and wants to continue developing their clinical skills. With genuine clinical freedom, you'll be encouraged to explore your interests, grow in confidence and shape your role around the areas of veterinary medicine you enjoy most.

A Team That Makes All the Difference You'll be joining a close-knit team of four Veterinary Surgeons, six experienced RVNs and a dedicated Client Care Team who genuinely enjoy working together. With certificate holders in ultrasound and dentistry already on the team, there's plenty of expertise to share and opportunities to learn from one another. CPD and certificate study are actively encouraged, so whether you're looking to build on an existing interest or try something new, you'll have the support to make it happen.

Modern Facilities, Friendly Faces Working across our Totton and Lyndhurst practices, you'll benefit from modern facilities including digital and dental radiography, ultrasound and a fully equipped in-house laboratory. You'll have the equipment you need to investigate cases thoroughly and deliver excellent patient care, backed by the knowledge and experience of your wider team.

Work-Life Balance That Really Matters Full-time hours are worked across four 10-hour days, with just 1:5 Saturday mornings (8:30am-12:30pm), worked as sole charge. There are no out-of-hours or on-call commitments, allowing you to enjoy a genuine work-life balance while pursuing a rewarding veterinary career.

Enjoy Life in West Totton Perfectly positioned on the edge of the New Forest National Park, West Totton offers the best of both worlds. Spend your free time exploring beautiful woodland walks, cycling trails and stunning coastline, while benefiting from excellent transport links to Southampton, Winchester and the South Coast. With great local amenities, a welcoming community and endless outdoor adventures right on your doorstep, it's a fantastic place to live, work and unwind.

How We’ll Support You At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. 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

• 6.6 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £70,000 pa DOE