Job Description

OOH Veterinary Surgeon – Portsmouth

• Develop your ECC skills in a supportive and well-equipped hospital, with an experienced vet alongside you and a night receptionist to triage calls.
• Work in a state-of-the-art facility, featuring multiple consultation rooms, spacious operating theatres, dedicated dental suites, in-house labs, and digital x-ray.
• Enjoy a vibrant coastal lifestyle in Portsmouth, a city rich in maritime history, seaside charm, and fantastic restaurants, bars, and cultural attractions.
• Fantastic salary of up to £70,000 DOE & a generous benefits package, with potential accommodation included for added convenience.

An incredible opportunity has arisen for a Small Animal OOH Veterinary Surgeon to join a dedicated and highly skilled team in Portsmouth!

This role is ideal for a vet with an ECC certificate or someone looking to complete one, offering hands on experience in a supportive and friendly environment. Working alongside an experienced vet, you’ll have the chance to develop your emergency and critical care skills, with the full backing of a well-equipped hospital and a night receptionist to triage calls, ensuring smooth overnight operations.

The practice boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including multiple consultation rooms, spacious operating theatres, a central preparation area, dedicated dental suites, in-house labs, and digital x-ray. Staff can also enjoy modern office spaces, kitchen facilities, rest areas, staff showers, and lockers. With a focus on staff development, tailored career growth, and an extensive support network, this is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in an inclusive and nurturing environment.

The role is sole charge, but you’ll never feel alone, thanks to a strong, experienced team and a well laid out, efficient hospital. Accommodation may be included, providing even more flexibility and convenience. Portsmouth itself offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle, rich maritime history, beautiful seaside views, and a fantastic selection of restaurants, bars, and cultural attractions—perfect for those looking to balance a rewarding career with a great quality of life.

If you’re an enthusiastic and committed vet looking to expand your ECC skills in a modern, supportive, and forward thinking practice, then this is the opportunity for you!

The Rota

• OOH role
• 7 nights on, 14 off rota
• Sole charge role

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance with option to buy & sell
• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• Possibility of accommodation
• Generous CPD allowance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Car scheme
• Gym memberships
• Employee discounts
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• RCVS & VDS fees covered
• Secondment programme providing opportunity to work in Australia
• Plus much more!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply

Ref - JOB-52822