Veterinary Surgeon - New Practice Opening

Vets for Pets; St. Austell; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in St. Austell is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their new opening. The role offers a salary up to £60,000 with full or part-time opportunities and emphasizes work-life balance. Ideal candidates will be qualified, possess a minimum of 2 years' experience, and have a passion for animal welfare. The practice offers generous CPD funding and numerous benefits, including private health insurance and a cycling scheme.

Benefits

Generous CPD allowance

Initial 5.6 weeks holiday

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Birthday leave

Cycle to work scheme

20% discount at Vets for Pets

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in veterinary practice.
• Competent in surgery and consults.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality surgical and consultative care.
• Develop further skills in special areas of interest.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance patient care.

Skills

Surgery competency

Consultation skills

Communication skills

Passion for animal welfare

Team player attitude

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £60,000. Brand new practice. Due to open December 2025.

Are you a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon looking for a new challenge at a brand-new practice? We're opening the doors to our state-of-the-art, purpose-built surgery in Sutton in December 2025, and we want you to join us on our journey. We are keen to welcome a skilled professional to our friendly and dynamic team. The brand-new surgery is situated inside one of our stores in the heart of Sutton high street and has been designed to deliver not only the highest clinical standards, but also a pleasant working environment for the whole team. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and positive work environment where every team member is valued. Our new practice can offer you the environment, caseload and equipment needed to utilise the skills you’ve gained to date whilst also giving you plenty of opportunity to develop further. We are proactive in continually supporting qualifications and CPD.

Sutton is a delightful suburban area in the London Borough of Sutton offering excellent transport links into the centre of London and south coast. The area boasts an array of local amenities, including independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as larger retail options. The High Street area constitutes the sixth most important retail centre in London and is home to many restaurants and major retail names.

As a brand-new practice, we are happy to offer full or part time hours. We understand the importance of a healthy work/life balance and so we are open to discussions and welcome you to come and talk to us about what shifts would work best for you. There will be some weekend work included but no OOH required.

About you

• A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration
• You will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Competent in surgery and consults
• We consider special areas of interest and can support certificates. We are particularly keen to have a bias for scanning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care
• Team player attitude with the ability to work independently
• We are open to considering both full time and part time applicants

We can offer you

• An attractive salary of up to £60,000 (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
• A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
• 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service
• A generous extra days’ leave for your birthday
• Access to private health insurance
• A contributory pension scheme
• In-house career development opportunity
• 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 and MHFA

Location

SM1 1AN

How to apply

If you’d like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Jack from our Talent Acquisition team via email; [e-mail] for an informal and confidential conversation. Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!