Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; London; Hybrid; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £75,000

Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

6.6 weeks’ holiday

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance (£1,250) + 40 hours paid CPD

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in London is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to combine clinical care with leadership duties. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, CPD allowance, and a welcome bonus. The ideal candidate will have experience in veterinary care and a passion for mentoring junior staff, ensuring high standards of practice in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Vet or a confident Veterinary Surgeon looking to step into a leadership position.
• Ability to balance hands-on clinical work with leadership duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care in both consultations and surgery.
• Support, mentor, and inspire junior vets and nurses.
• Work with the management team to maintain clinical standards and protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary care

Mentoring

Job description

Overview

Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal. Easipetcare Streatham, South London. This role is suitable for an experienced veterinarian ready to take a leadership position, combining clinical care with team mentoring and practice development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care in both consultations and surgery
• Support, mentor, and inspire junior vets and nurses
• Work with the management team to maintain clinical standards and protocols
• Lead by example with clear, compassionate communication
• Contribute to the growth and ongoing success of the practice

Requirements

• Experience as a Senior Vet or a confident Veterinary Surgeon looking to step into a leadership position
• Ability to balance hands-on clinical work with leadership duties

Rota & Work-Life Balance

• 40-hour working week with Saturday mornings on a shared rota (time off in lieu)
• No out-of-hours or on-call
• Flexible rota patterns; open to part-time and flexible working discussions

About Us

At Easipetcare Streatham, you’ll join a supportive, close-knit team of vets, nurses, and client care colleagues dedicated to accessible, first-opinion care. We value a collaborative culture and career growth alongside patient care.

Located in Streatham, South London, with good transport links and local amenities. Nearby stations include Norbury (5 minutes’ walk) and Streatham Common/train links.

Practice Facilities

• 4 spacious consulting rooms with potential for expansion
• Dedicated theatres and prep area
• Digital x-ray and ultrasound; in-house laboratory facilities
• Separate dog and cat wards

Benefits & Rewards

• Salary up to £75,000 DOE; Welcome Bonus up to £5,000; Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays and your birthday off
• Private medical insurance; enhanced family-friendly leave
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• CPD allowance (£1,250) + 40 hours paid CPD
• Access to Vetlexicon resources; world-leading training centres
• BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes; retail discounts; reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Apply

Apply today or contact us for an informal, confidential chat.