Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Southfields Veterinary Surgery; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

CPD allowance

RCVS membership paid

Health Shield

Discounted fees

Cycle to Work

Career progression

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Southfields Veterinary Surgery is a friendly, RCVS-accredited small animal practice. We’re part of VetPartners with a loyal client base and a reputation for exceptional care.

We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive, inclusive team and work in a modern facility. We offer a CIRCA £42,500 salary, 40 hours per week (part-time considered), 6.6 weeks holiday, £1,750 CPD allowance, Health Shield, RCVS membership paid, and other benefits to support wellbeing and

Qualifications

• MRCVS-qualified veterinary surgeon with sole-charge experience in small animal practice.
• Pass vet GDP and demonstrate commitment to CPD.
• Strong clinical skills and collaborative team approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in a small animal practice with sole-charge duties.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver tailored veterinary care.
• Pursue CPD and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Clinical skills

Sole-charge experience

Collaborative approach

CPD commitment

Education

MRCVS qualification

Vet GDP passed

Tools

Operating theatre

Ultrasound

Dental X-ray

In-house lab

Job description

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Salary:CIRCA £42,500 (FTE, DOE) + Attractive Benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week. Part time would also be considered. No OOH, on-call or weekend work.

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a supportive, inclusive team?

Southfields Veterinary Surgery is a friendly, RCVS-accredited small animal practice with a loyal client base and a reputation for exceptional care. We’re proud to be part of the VetPartners family and hold a 2-Star rating in the Best Companies survey.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Minimal sole charge and no out-of-hours commitments
• 15-minute appointments (30 minutes for complex cases) and scheduled admin breaks
• A fully equipped operating theatre, dental X-ray, ultrasound, and in-house lab
• A genuine focus on team wellbeing and work-life balance
• Regular social events – from Go Ape and horse riding to comedy nights and craft sessions

Hear from our team:
“Working at Southfields is incredibly rewarding. The supportive team, facilities and genuine care for both staff and patients made every day enjoyable.”
“I’ve been here 5 years and can honestly say it’s the best place I’ve ever worked.”

What We’re Looking For

• MRCVS-qualified Veterinary Surgeon, confident with solecharge and must have passed their vet GDP, working in small animal practice
• Strong clinical skills and a passion for delivering tailored care
• A collaborative approach and commitment to CPD

What We Offer

• CIRCA £42,500 (FTE, DOE)
• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive environment where your growth is encouraged

We work hard to be a great place to work. As the newly awarded Employer of the Year, VetPartners offers a supportive, progressive environment where you can thrive.