Veterinary Surgeon | £40,000 - £65,000 FTE, DOE | Full or Part-Time | Flexible Hours

Veterinary Surgeon | £40,000 - £65,000 FTE, DOE | Full or Part-Time | Flexible Hours

Are you looking for a veterinary role where you’ll have the support to develop, the freedom to make your own clinical decisions and a working pattern that fits around your life?

At Portsmouth Vets for Pets, we’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our independently owned, veterinary-led practice. Whether you’re building your confidence in practice, already an experienced GP vet, or looking for a role that gives you greater flexibility, we’d be happy to hear from you.

Full-time and part-time applications are welcome, and we’re open to discussing different hours and working patterns to find something that works for both you and the practice.

An owner-led practice where your voice matters

The practice has been owned and run by experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon Justyn Loveridge since 2012. This means our clinical standards and working culture are shaped within the practice by people who understand what working in general practice is really like.

“I want this to be a place where vets become confident clinicians, feel comfortable discussing cases, have support when they need it, the freedom to develop their own judgement, and enjoy coming to work.”
Justyn Loveridge, Practice Owner

We want our vets to practise good medicine, develop their clinical judgement and have the time and support to make thoughtful decisions rather than feeling focused simply on throughput.

What makes the role different?

You can expect:

• 15-minute consultations as standard
• An open-door approach to case discussion and clinical support
• Continuity of care, allowing you to follow your cases through
• Genuine clinical autonomy, with support whenever you need it
• No out-of-hours commitments
• No expectation to take on management responsibilities unless that is something you would like to explore
• Flexibility around hours and working patterns

We want to create structured independence. You’ll have someone to turn to when you need advice or another opinion, while also having the space and trust to develop your own clinical style.

Support that adapts to your experience

We know that different vets need different things from their next role.

If you’re still developing your confidence, you’ll have a supportive environment where case discussion and shared learning are actively encouraged. If you’re a more experienced clinician, you’ll have the autonomy to manage your cases while still benefiting from a collaborative team around you.

There’s also plenty of scope to develop your interests across both medicine and surgery.

We place a strong emphasis on mentoring and professional development, and previous vets from the practice have progressed into senior clinical roles and specialist training.

About the practice

Portsmouth Vets for Pets is a busy first-opinion small animal practice with a stable and supportive team.

Our focus is on creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work, feel comfortable asking questions and have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

We believe in clear communication, pragmatic clinical decision-making and a transparent approach to treatment planning.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who shares that approach. You don’t need to fit a particular number of years in practice to be considered.

What we’re looking for

We’d love to hear from Veterinary Surgeons who:

• Enjoy general practice and managing their own cases
• Want to continue developing their medical and/or surgical skills
• Take a thoughtful approach to clinical decision-making
• Communicate well with clients and colleagues
• Enjoy building relationships with clients and following cases through
• Value clinical autonomy while being part of a supportive team

Your experience doesn’t need to match a particular timeframe. If you feel you could bring the right clinical approach, values and attitude to the team, we’d encourage you to get in touch.

Salary and benefits

• £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Flexible working patterns considered
• Generous CPD allowance with further development encouraged
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• No out-of-hours commitments
• Standard Vets for Pets benefits package, including colleague rewards hub

Life in Portsmouth

Portsmouth offers the best of coastal city living, with easy access to the South Downs National Park and Hampshire countryside. You’ll also find a thriving independent food and cultural scene, alongside good transport connections to London.

Location: PO4 8PQ

To find our more or to apply, simply contact Laura on 07790 372441 or email Southvets@vetsforpets.com. 

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!