Coastal Veterinary Surgeon – Part-Time, No OOH

Veterinary Surgeon - Part Time. Salary up to £65,000 FTE

Flexible hours, supportive team, coastal location - join our welcoming team at Christchurch Vets for Pets.

Locally owned by Debbie, qualified from Bristol in 2000, the practice offers an excellent general service since 2009. We serve over 6000 active small animal and exotic clients and are growing. The team consists of four vets (3.5 fte) with over 60 years of combined experience, as well as a practice manager (on‑site mental health first aider) and seven nurses, including a x‑ray specialist.

Work is shared equally; veterinary skills are fully utilised and new ideas welcomed. The days include two 15‑minute breaks, a one‑hour lunch, and 15‑minute consults as standard. Regular team meetings occur about once a month. We seek a colleague with solid GP experience, a team player, excellent communication skills, and a passion for high‑quality veterinary care. The role is part‑time: one weekend in four, no out‑of‑hours, with flexible shift patterns.

A spacious practice with 3 consult rooms and an imaging room (digital X‑ray, ultrasound), theatre, and separate cat and dog wards. The office includes a kitchen space and a colleague room for breaks.

• Salary up to £65,000 FTE, depending on experience
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance 4 × annual salary
• Generous holiday allowance (5.6 weeks, increasing to 6.6 after 2 calendar years)
• Free car parking
• CPD allowance
• Paid memberships
• Exclusive company discounts and benefits
• No out‑of‑hours (OOH)

We are a friendly, dynamic team with a wide variety of interests and hobbies. Based in an area with 7 miles of blue‑flag sandy beaches and the River at the end of the road, the New Forest is a short distance away, and we have excellent leisure facilities and thriving nightlife nearby.

Location:

BH23 2BN

Contact:
Laura – email West Vet@vetsforpets or apply below.