Inspiring Vet Care
Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed Practice
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Veterinary Surgeon – Mixed Practice
Location
Pilgrims Vets – Fordingbridge & Cranborne (New Forest area)
Contract Type & Salary
- Fixed-term: 6 months
- Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (DOE)
About the Role
At inspiring vet care, we prioritise our team as the foundation of our mission—delivering healthier animals and happier owners. As the UK’s largest vet care provider, our combined network takes care of over 2 million animals across hundreds of sites, including Pilgrims Vets, a branch of the IVC Evidensia network.
We are seeking a **motivated, enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our mixed veterinarian team in a 6-month fixed-term contract across our Fordingbridge (primary site) and Cranborne (small animal-focused) locations. Nestled on the edge of the New Forest, this role blends clinical freedom, variety, and the tranquillity of countryside living.
The caseload presents true mixed work, broken down as:
- 70% small animal (including a weekly surgery day)
- 15% farm animal (smallholdings, beef farms, sheep)
- 15% equine (predominantly leisure horses)
With flexibility, this role can be tailored—equine work excluded if preferred.
You’ll take advantage of a well-equipped practice, supported by an experienced team of seven Vets backed by four RVNs, two vet nurse students, and a full corporate support team. A shared practice vehicle is provided, making a valid driving licence essential.
Key Responsibilities
As a key member of our team, you’ll:
- Provide high-standard clinical care to clients, covering surgery, husbandry, and medical procedures.
- Work collaboratively to deliver excellent patient outcomes, fostering a positive clinical culture.
- Lead and mentor junior vets/nurses where necessary.
- Manage out-of-hours commitments (1 weeknight + 1 in 4 weekend shifts).
- Contribute and engage with continuous professional development (CPD) and learning opportunities.
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About The Practice
We are a 7-Vet practice, offering:
- A dedicated surgery day per week for small animals (neuters, dentals, lumpectomies etc.).
- Facilities:
- Digital radiography (with dental imaging)
- Ultrasound
- IDEXX blood analysers
- VETSCAN IMAGYST diagnostic laboratory
- Digital endoscopy for increased expertise
- Regular visiting orthopaedic surgeon for the occasional complex cases, enhancing learning and support.
- Friendly, mentoring team culture where continual growth is encouraged.
Working Hours
- Full-time hours across a 4-day week
- Part-time roles considered from 20+ hours per week
- Essential UK driving licence to access shared vehicle
- On-call commitments:
- 1 weeknight shift per week
- 1 in 4 weekend rota covers crisis/sat-morning consults (9am–1pm) & out-of-hours periods
- (Mixed Br non-resident in-hours covered; Mixed Br emergency care & weekends managed by partner Out-of-Hours provider)
Who You Are
We’re looking for a confident, motivated veterinary surgeon with:
- RCVS certification (or eligibility to join) and clinical practice experience (rapidly developing confidence in surgical complexities).
- Exemplary teamwork & communication skills—balancing technical competence with compassion.
- Open-minded to feedback, embracing development and change.
- Professionalism & reliability, adapting seamlessly in both referral and case-management settings.
- True passion for reliable client relations & patient-centred care.
Success Within inspirong
How your role will grow with us today—and tomorrow:
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Development & Support
- Permanent career advisory pathways, including:
- Small Animal Referral Clinics
- Tierdprerehenit (part of the IVC Evidensia Network)
- Leadership/advanced education roles
- CPD-funded investment (take advantage of workplace enrichment):
- National academic training facilities such as the IVC Academy
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every Vet
- One-to-one coaching with mentors and regional clinical experts
Practice Amenities & Policy
As part of inspiring vet care – capabilities rated 5, you benefit from:
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday (inc. bank holidays)
- Immediate private medical insurance
- Flexible leave & Corporate family safeguard (parental, adoption, fatherhood, surrogates supported tutoring grants & coverage)
- BVA/VDS membership & regulatory help (RCVS fees covered)
- Cycle to Work & green car schemes (accessible on enrolment)
- Discount partnerships (certified cashback & ecosystem retail perks)
- Competitive veterinarian discounts under the Hawthorns Scheme
Why Join Us?
We’re not just looking for professionals—we’re building a community. Inspirng vet care offers:
- Pathways to higher earnings, expertise, and leadership.
- Culturally-integral patient focus—team success with meaningful change.
- Managed professionalism where career stability and personal fulfilment come first.
General Notes
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Apply today! A passion-led change for animal, client, and colleague support between fields makes this 6-month opportunity nothing short of transformative.
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