Veterinary Surgeon - Oxted

Purosearch; Limpsfield; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Company pension

Staff pet discount

No on-call

Mobile service involved

Job summary

Independent Veterinary Practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a growing team. The role offers clinical freedom with time for each patient, and the opportunity to work with a varied caseload including exotic species at times.

The position suits a vet confident with sole charge when required, able to manage medical and soft tissue surgical cases, and committed to high-quality, individualised patient care. There is scope to contribute to the mobile service.

Qualifications

• MRCVS with experience in first-opinion small animal practice.
• Ability to manage medical and soft tissue surgical cases.
• Confident working in sole charge when required.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical and soft tissue surgical cases.
• Provide patient-focused care with ownership from consultation to treatment and aftercare.
• Work within a small team while maintaining high clinical standards.
• Possibly participate in the mobile veterinary service.

Skills

First-opinion small animal practice

Medical and soft tissue surgery

Sole charge when required

Communication skills

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree (MRCVS)

Job description

Salary from £40,000 (FTE), negotiable depending on experience

Full-time or Part-time position

The Opportunity

If you've ever felt that modern veterinary practice can sometimes be a little too focused on targets, protocols and getting through appointments, this could be a refreshing change.

We're working with a genuinely independent first-opinion practice looking to welcome an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to its growing team.

This is a practice built around clinical freedom, thoughtful medicine and giving every patient the time and attention they deserve. Consultations aren't rushed, clinical decisions aren't dictated by corporate targets, and there's a real emphasis on treating the individual rather than simply following a set protocol.

You'll enjoy a varied caseload, covering everything from routine small animal medicine and soft tissue surgery to birds, reptiles, rabbits, small mammals and other exotic species. There's also scope to develop your interests in dentistry, surgery and integrative medicine.

The role will suit someone confident in managing medical and surgical cases, comfortable with sole charge when required, and keen to take ownership of their patients from initial consultation through to treatment and aftercare.

There's also the opportunity to get involved with the practice's mobile veterinary service, taking veterinary care directly into clients' homes. It's an interesting addition to an already varied role and offers a different way of building relationships with patients and their owners.

The Practice

This is a purpose-built, independent practice with a real emphasis on patient welfare, clinical standards and creating a positive working environment.

The facilities have been designed around fear-free principles, with separate wards for dogs, cats, reptiles and other exotic species to help minimise stress and provide a calmer experience for everyone.

You'll have access to:

• Digital radiography and ultrasound.
• Dedicated surgical theatres.
• Modern anaesthetic monitoring equipment.
• Specialist exotic animal surgical and dental equipment.
• Dedicated dental suite.
• Species-specific inpatient and recovery wards.
• A fully equipped mobile veterinary ambulance.

What We're Looking For

You'll need to be an MRCVS with experience in first-opinion small animal practice, confident managing both medical and soft tissue surgical cases.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Confidence working sole charge when required.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• A genuine interest in providing high-quality, individualised patient care.
• A collaborative approach and a positive attitude towards working within a small team.

Experience with exotic species, particularly birds, reptiles and small mammals, would be a real advantage, although it's certainly not essential. The practice is equally interested in speaking with vets who are keen to develop their knowledge and clinical interests in this area.

Experience in small animal dentistry would also be beneficial.

A full UK driving licence would be helpful for the mobile clinic element of the role, but isn't essential.

What's on Offer?

• Salary from £40,000 (FTE), negotiable depending on experience.
• Full-time or part-time opportunities (1–2 FTE available).
• No out-of-hours commitments.
• 1 in 3 Saturday mornings on a shared rota.
• Generous CPD allowance, with active support for further development.
• RCVS and VDS fees paid.
• Staff pet discount scheme covering up to three pets.
• Company pension scheme.
• Excellent clinical facilities and equipment.
• Genuine clinical autonomy and the freedom to develop your own interests.
• The opportunity to make a real contribution to the growth of an independent practice.

Interested?

If you're looking for a vet surgeon role where you can enjoy a varied caseload, have the freedom to practice good medicine and work alongside a team that genuinely values its people, this is well worth exploring.

Whether you already have experience with exotic species or simply have an interest in developing in this area, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch with Jordan at [e-mail] to request some additional details.