Area Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Area Veterinary Surgeon. The full-time role offers a flexible 4 days per week schedule with 1 in 6 weekends, working across multiple practices. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of UK veterinary experience with confidence in performing routine surgeries. Join a supportive team committed to high standards of animal care, with numerous benefits including private medical insurance, life assurance, and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Access to 24-hour counselling

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year

Funded certificate opportunities

£5,000 car allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years UK veterinary experience is essential.
• Confidence in performing routine surgeries with minimal to no support.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple practices with a planned rota.
• Maintain continuity of care across practices.
• Provide high-level small animal care.

Skills

High-level small animal care

Team collaboration

Sole charge capability

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to advance your clinical career in a role that offers flexibility? Are you seeking the stability of permanent employment with variety in your day-to-day work? We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Veterinary Surgeon to join the team within the Hendon 24 hour hospital and the surrounding practices. This full-time role consists of 4 days per week with 1 in 6 weekends, with part-time also considered for the right applicant. You will work across multiple practices, gaining experience with diverse teams and a broad portfolio of cases, while contributing to high standards across Medivet.

You will support practices local to you (a mix of Hendon plus potentially up to four others) with a planned rota and a structured pattern that still allows varied cases and continuity of care. You should have a passion for delivering high-level small animal care, enjoy team-based work, and be capable of working as sole charge.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced vet with a minimum of 5 years UK experience and will be confident performing routine surgeries with minimal to no support.

This is a rare opportunity to fast-track your career and broaden your experience with an amazing team behind you. For an informal chat or to apply, please click the apply now button or email [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple practices (Hendon and surrounding practices) with a rota planned in advance.
• Influence and manage others while building your own experience and development.
• Maintain continuity of care with a structured pattern and varied cases across practices.
• Provide high-level small animal care and work effectively as part of a team; capable of sole-charge when required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years UK veterinary experience (essential).
• Confidence in performing routine surgeries with minimal to no support.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (dental, physio, optical) with 24/7 private GP service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Additional ‘Day for You’ paid leave.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.
• £5,000 car allowance.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. This is the home of talented people who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.