Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a well-established practice as a part-time Veterinary Surgeon in Sidcup, where you can enjoy clinical freedom and work with a loyal client base. This role offers an attractive salary, generous CPD allowance, and a supportive team environment. With a focus on high standards of client and animal care, you will thrive in a friendly atmosphere that values diversity and engagement. Enjoy benefits like private health insurance, a pension scheme, and a cycle to work scheme, all while making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Generous CPD Allowance

Private Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Paid Membership Fees

Extra Day Off for Birthday

Cycle to Work Scheme

20% Discount at Vets for Pets

Access to Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Experienced vet with routine surgical and medical case skills.
• Special interests welcomed and supported.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to a diverse client base.
• Handle routine surgical and medical cases with confidence.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

General Practice Skills

Client Care

Exotic Animal Care

Education

Veterinary Medicine Degree

Job description

Our well-established and fast-growing practice is seeking an experienced and motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join the team at Sidcup Vets for Pets!

About us

Hayley, the practice owner, qualified as an RVN in 2006 while working in a busy veterinary hospital. She has been with Vets for Pets for over 11 years and joined Sidcup in 2022 as the Head Nurse. Since then, she has become the practice owner. Along with the team, she provides excellent pet healthcare and customer service to clients.

You will join an existing team of 3 full-time Vets, 3 RVNs (including Hayley), SVN, Veterinary Care Assistant, and 5 Client Care Advisors. The clinical lead has a keen interest in exotics and handles a variety of exotic cases.

We’re located conveniently on Sherwood Park Avenue, with easy access to the M25, surrounding areas, bus routes, and the local train station. Danson Park, a lovely green space, is within a few minutes’ walk, ideal for enjoying in the sunshine.

About you

We seek an experienced vet with a broad range of GP skills, confident with all routine surgical and medical cases. Special interests are welcomed and supported. The practice offers clinical freedom and the chance to work with a varied, loyal client base, working up cases to a high standard.

Joining Sidcup Vets for Pets means becoming part of a supportive team dedicated to high standards of client and animal care within a friendly environment. Our team engagement scores are 80% for voice and 79% for wellbeing, indicating a happy, engaged team.

This is a part-time role, 20-30 hours per week, ideally with 8 or 10-hour shifts. 1:4 Saturday mornings are non-negotiable; no out-of-hours work required.

We can offer you

• An attractive salary of up to £40,000 (dependent on experience/full-time equivalent)
• A generous CPD allowance, including funding for certificates
• Initial holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks, increasing to 6.6 weeks after 2 years
• An extra day’s leave for your birthday
• Access to private health insurance
• A contributory pension scheme
• In-house career development opportunities
• Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
• Access to the reward hub, including wellbeing support and pastoral care
• Cycle to work scheme
• 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home, and the Groom Room
• Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes (Retail Trust, Port of Call, MHFA)

If you'd like more information about this vacancy, the practice, or our company, please contact Laura from our Talent Acquisition team via email at [e-mail] for an informal, confidential conversation.

You can also submit your application directly, and someone will contact you to discuss further. We look forward to hearing from you!

Location

DA15 9JN

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!

Pets see people—they aren’t biased or discriminatory. Inspired by pets, we value and respect diversity. We aim to reflect the communities we serve, and every colleague can contribute through their values and behaviors. We encourage authenticity, so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, we want to hear from you!