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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Mainstone Vets - Romsey, 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.
Mainstone Practice, part of ivc, is a long-established veterinary surgery in Romsey, proudly caring for the local community for many years. We’re looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join our warm and supportive team, where relationships, continuity of care and genuine teamwork are at the heart of what we do.
A Varied Role With Plenty of Clinical Interest
Our caseload is predominantly cats and dogs, alongside rabbits, small furries and the occasional wildlife patient, from hedgehogs to birds of prey.
- You’ll enjoy a good balance of consultations and surgery, with plenty of routine first-opinion work alongside orthopaedics and occasional emergency and critical care cases.
- There are elements of sole charge, so we’re looking for a vet who is confident making independent clinical decisions while knowing support is always available when needed.
Facilities That Help You Do Your Best Work
We’ve invested heavily in our facilities, including comprehensive IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment, dental radiography, a dedicated dental suite, floating X-ray table, multiparameter monitoring, Doppler blood pressure monitoring, syringe drivers and multiple infusion pumps.
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- We’re also Silver Cat Friendly, with dedicated cat-only consultation times to help create a calmer experience for our feline patients.
A Practice That Feels Like Home
Set within a charming barn conversion, Mainstone is bright, welcoming and thoughtfully designed. We have separate cat and dog waiting areas, three consultation rooms, a dedicated RVN consult room, theatre and prep area, separate X-ray room, cattery and kennels, quiet vet office, fully equipped laboratory, a relaxing staff area, and generous on-site parking.
A Team That Supports You
You’ll join six vets, six RVNs and a dedicated Client Care Team, including certificate holders in ophthalmology and ECC. We’re an RVN training practice and actively support our team with learning and development, including progression towards clinical certificates.
A Rota That Works Around Life
The role is 40 hours per week, worked between 8:30am and 7pm, with 1:5 Saturday mornings, 8:30am–12:30pm. There’s no out-of-hours work, and part-time applications over 30+ hours are welcomed.
Part of the Romsey Community
Community is important to us, from the Romsey Show and Dogstival to local schools, Brownies, open days and the New Forest Show.
Romsey is a charming market town on the edge of the New Forest, offering the perfect blend of countryside living and modern convenience. With independent shops, cafés, riverside walks and excellent local schools, it’s a wonderful place to settle. The nearby New Forest National Park provides endless opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor adventures, while Southampton and Winchester are within easy reach for city amenities and transport links.
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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.
£0 - £70,000 a year
Up to £70,000 pa DOE
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