Unicorn Vets has proudly served the Southampton community for over 30 years and is now offering an exciting opportunity for a confident Veterinary Surgeon to take full clinical ownership of one of our practices. This role is perfect for an experienced vet who enjoys autonomy, leadership and the freedom to drive a practice forward while delivering outstanding patient care.
You’ll manage a diverse small animal caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, with a balanced mix of consultations and surgery. Case continuity is actively encouraged, giving you the opportunity to work cases up thoroughly while still having the option to refer when needed.

With genuine scope to grow the practice and shape services, this role offers the freedom to pursue your own clinical interests while working with a high level of independence.

Unicorn Vets operates across two long-standing Southampton sites, Fairfield and Park. This role will be primarily based at the Park branch, giving you the chance to make the practice your own. 

Set within a converted house and preparing for refurbishment, the practice is already well equipped with digital X-ray, in-house lab, ultrasound with echocardiography, endoscopy, capnography, tonometry and ECG, enabling thorough and confident case workups.

This is a sole charge role, ideal for a confident vet who enjoys clinical autonomy. You’ll be supported on-site by two RVNs and a receptionist, with additional support from the wider group and neighbouring practices when needed. We actively encourage professional development and are happy to support certificates or further clinical interests.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. 
 
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career. 

How You’ll Make a Difference 

As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. 
 
You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you. 
•    This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, worked across four or five days with a mix of early and late shifts. There is a 1:6 Saturday morning rota (8:30am–12:30pm), with no out of hours or on call requirements.
•    Part-time applications are also welcomed.

You Might Be a Great Fit If... 

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring: 
 
•    A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS 
•    Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases 
•    Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues 
•    A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development 
•    Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively