Midforest Vets has been proudly supporting the local community for over 40 years, building strong relationships with both clients and their pets. We’re now looking for a confident and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team and play a key role in continuing that tradition of care.
Our patients include cats, dogs, rabbits and the occasional tortoise or hamster, offering a varied and engaging caseload. The role has a slight bias towards consultations, with a strong focus on working up medical cases and building continuity with your clients.
Surgical work is largely routine, with a high number of dental procedures, providing a great mix of clinical work. There is a significant element of sole charge, so confidence is key, but support is always close at hand with another vet just a phone call away when needed.
Our Lyndhurst practice is set within a beautiful 16th-century thatched cottage just outside the village, creating a unique and welcoming environment. You may also occasionally work from our Totton branch, just 15 minutes away.
Across both sites, you’ll have access to digital radiography, dental X-ray, ultrasound and in-house blood analysis, alongside all the essential equipment needed to deliver high-quality care.
This is a full-time role working four 10 hour days from Monday to Thursday, with Fridays as a non working day. There is a 1 in 5 Saturday morning rota (8:30am–12:30pm), worked as sole charge. There are no out-of-hours or on-call commitments, allowing you to enjoy a genuine work-life balance.
You’ll be joining a close and friendly team of six vets, seven RVNs and a dedicated client care team led by our Practice Manager. With certificate holders in ultrasound and dentistry already in the team, we actively support further development and are happy to encourage certificate study.
Lyndhurst sits in the heart of the New Forest, offering an exceptional lifestyle surrounded by ancient woodland, open heathland and free-roaming ponies. It’s perfect for those who enjoy outdoor living, with walking, cycling and nature on your doorstep, while still being within easy reach of Southampton and the south coast. With its charming village feel and strong sense of community, it’s a wonderful place to both live and work.
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 pro rata
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 pro rata
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
RCVS fees
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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