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Small Animal Surgeon (Specialist) - Soft Tissue
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Job Title: Small Animal Surgeon - Soft Tissue
Location: Anderson Moores, Winchester, SO21 2LL
Job Type: Part-time (4 days per week)
Hours: 4 days per week (variable) with participation in the OOH/on-call rota, 1 in 4 evenings and 1 in 4 weekends including 1st on call (33%)
We are seeking an experienced board-certified Small Animal Surgeon to join the Soft Tissue Surgery team at Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists. This role focuses on delivering high-quality clinical care within a well-established, multidisciplinary referral environment. You will contribute your expertise to patient care, support colleagues where appropriate, and help maintain high clinical standards and strong relationships with referring practices that underpin our service. We are looking for a motivated Diplomate who is committed to clinical excellence, values teamwork, and enjoys working in a supportive, collaborative hospital setting.
Your Role And Responsibilities
You will join three ECVS Diplomates as part of the surgery team alongside a team of around 40 referral clinicians. You will participate in the Soft Tissue referral service, including contributing to the weeknight and weekend out-of-hours service.
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You must have excellent English language skills, be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) and be board-certified (ECVS or ACVS).
Benefits
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave (pro-rata)
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- External CPD funded
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
About Us
Since 2006, we’ve been one of the country’s leading veterinary specialist referral hospitals, with vets and their teams caring for small animals every day.
Our dedicated vets, nurses, and nursing assistants, supported by administrative teams, are committed to providing the highest quality surgical and medical care for pets. Many of our clinicians are nationally or internationally recognised specialists in their field and bring unique experiences to the care of pets.
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We accept referrals for Orthopaedic Surgery, Soft Tissue Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Cardiology, Anaesthesia, Diagnostic Imaging, Oncology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, and Physiotherapy.
We have comprehensive and established clinical and non-clinical programmes for training, development, and CPD.
You can find us in Hampshire, just south of Winchester, close to the M3 and national and international transport links. We are in a serene countryside setting with state-of-the-art facilities and are available to look after pets 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our vision is to be the south of England’s multidisciplinary veterinary referral hospital of choice, where referring vets, clients, and their pets receive the best possible care.
Our mission is to create an inspiring, inclusive, professional environment where the team is empowered to work together to consistently deliver exceptional care and service.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to Head of Surgery, James Grierson, james.grierson@andersonmoores.com or Sian Emery (Talent Acquisition Partner) at Sian.emery@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
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