Mainstone Practice is a long-established veterinary surgery in Romsey, proudly serving the local community for many years. We’re now looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join our warm and supportive team, becoming part of a practice where relationships, continuity of care and genuine teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
Our patients are primarily cats and dogs, alongside rabbits, small furries and the occasional wildlife case, from hedgehogs to birds of prey. Your week will include a well-balanced mix of consultations and surgery, with a caseload that is both varied and rewarding.
While much of our work involves routine procedures, we also see orthopaedic cases and occasional emergency presentations, ensuring plenty of clinical variety. There are elements of sole charge within the role, so we’re looking for a vet who feels confident making independent clinical decisions when needed.
We’ve invested significantly in our facilities to support the delivery of high-quality patient care. Our practice is fully equipped with multiparameter monitoring in both theatre and dental, Doppler blood pressure monitoring, syringe drivers, multiple infusion pumps, comprehensive in-house IDEXX laboratory equipment, a floating X-ray table, and a dedicated dental suite with dental radiography.
We’re also proud to hold Silver Cat Friendly status, with dedicated cat-only clinic times designed to create a calm and stress-free environment for our feline patients.
Our purpose-built practice is set within a charming barn conversion, creating a welcoming and thoughtfully designed environment. Facilities include a bright reception area with separate cat and dog waiting spaces, three consultation rooms (including a dedicated RVN consult room), a prep area with theatre, a dental suite with dental X-ray, a separate X-ray room, kennels and cattery, a quiet vet office for admin time, a fully equipped laboratory, and a comfortable staff area along with generous on-site parking.
This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, working between 8:30am and 7pm, with one in five Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:30pm. There is no out-of-hours work, and we’re happy to consider part-time applications for the right candidate. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. There is also a potential for this role to become a permanent roving vet role after the 12 months is completed.
You’ll be joining a friendly and experienced team of six vets, six RVNs and a dedicated client care team. We’re proud to have certificate holders in ophthalmology and ECC, and we actively support colleagues who would like to pursue further study or work towards their own certificate.
As an RVN training practice, learning, collaboration and professional development are part of our everyday culture.
Being part of the community is incredibly important to us. We regularly attend events such as the Romsey Show and Dogstival, visit local schools and Brownies groups, host practice open days, and support events like the New Forest Show. It’s something we genuinely enjoy and are proud to be involved in.
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
Colleague Benefits
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
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