Veterinary Surgeon - Jollyes The Pet People : Job Details

Veterinary Surgeon, based Gosport. Salary c £50-60k p.a. + benefits.Are you a qualified Veterinary Surgeon, craving a better work-life balance and a great range of benefits? Neighbourhood Vets, part of Jollyes, The Pet People, are a friendly team working from our well-established Gosport practice, which has grown organically over the past few years, mostly through word of mouth. Due to a valued colleague relocation, we’re looking to hire an equally dedicated and clinically excellent Veterinary Surgeon to continue providing great care to our pet patients and their parents, across a 40 hr working week and no weekends! Sound good? Keep reading . . .

Our BenefitsAt Jollyes, we’re as passionate about our people as we are about our pets! We think our tail-wagging benefits package reflects our appreciation for all that our colleagues do and provides support where it’s needed most.

Competitive salary of c £50-60k p.a. (depending on experience), plus too many benefits to list, but just to highlight:

• 5 days paid CPD leave p.a. with £1,250 allowance 
• Company pension scheme provided by Legal & General
• Private Medical Insurance 
• Critical Illness & Life Assurance scheme 
• Personal Accident Insurance during working hours
• Colleague ‘Treats’ retail discounts and ‘We Care’ wellbeing & medical support services 

 Our Role – Veterinary SurgeonThis role sits within our Gosport ‘Neighbourhood Vets’ team. You’ll be a senior member of the team responsible for upholding the practice’s excellent reputation for high standards in patient care and expert advice. Passionate about creating strong client relationships and encouraging team collaboration to continue to support and drive our growth whilst maintaining the high standards and warm and welcoming atmosphere our clients value. 

A full job description is available on request, but to summarise your key responsibilities:

• Consultations & Clinical Assessments – Conduct thorough consultations ensuring appropriate case management and patient care.
• Routine & Preventative Care – Provide routine health checks, vaccinations, parasite control, and preventative healthcare advice to improve long-term patient wellbeing.
• Surgical & Medical Case Management – Perform routine surgical procedures (e.g., neutering, lump removals, dentals) and manage medical cases, ensuring a balanced approach between medical and surgical interventions.
• Diagnostics & Treatment Planning – Utilise appropriate diagnostic tools (e.g., imaging, laboratory tests) to reach an accurate diagnosis and formulate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Client Communication & Education – Provide clear, professional, and compassionate explanations to pet owners, ensuring they understand diagnoses, treatment options, and aftercare.
• Emergency & Urgent Care – Manage urgent and emergency cases during working hours, stabilising patients and arranging further treatment as necessary.
• Record Keeping & Compliance – Maintain detailed, accurate, and up-to-date clinical records, prescriptions, and adhere to RCVS and practice protocols.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development – Stay up to date with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine, engaging in CPD activities to enhance your skills and supporting/mentoring colleagues where required.

 Your Skills – Veterinary Surgeon

To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience and qualities:

• RCVS registered and entitled to work in the UK
• A confident, reasonably experienced GP – Proven experience of working within UK practice required to enable you to manage a varied caseload independently which will include consultations, routine surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
• Happy with sole charge – Although this is typically just one day a week, you’ll need to be comfortable making autonomous clinical decisions when required while maintaining high patient care standards.
• Possess strong surgical & diagnostic skills – You need to be proficient in general soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and routine diagnostic techniques
• An exceptional communicator – Able to provide clear, compassionate explanations to pet owners, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their pet’s care.
• Someone with empathy & patience – We believe in a caring and understanding approach towards clients and their pets, fostering trust and strong relationships.
• Appreciative of the value of collaboration, delegation and mutual respect in a vet-led team – You believe in a culture of mutual support, working effectively with veterinary nurses, support staff, and colleagues..
• Committed to clinical excellence – Dedicated to upholding best practices in veterinary medicine and seeking opportunities for continuous learning.
• Share our values of being: Wise, Focused, Genuine, Eager, Together

 Why Jollyes – The Pet People

Neighbourhood Vets are a valued part of the Jollyes family. Jollyes are an award-winning UK pet specialist retailer with over 100 stores and over 70 years of pet expertise between our paws. Winners of the Pet Industry Federation ‘Best Pet Retailer 2023’, Retail Week award for ‘Best Retailer 2024’ (under £250m t/o), and listed in the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ you really can be sure you’re joining a great brand and employer, trusted by our customers and our colleagues. And with our accreditation to the Pet Sustainability Coalition, we're friendly to pets people and the planet too!

To Apply:

If you’re looking for a career with a company who will truly value you and recognize your contribution with some fantastic rewards and benefits, where you can really make a difference, click to apply today!

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