Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Chipping Barnet is seeking a Sole Charge Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated team. This role offers autonomy with a balanced work schedule of 4-5 days per week, no out-of-hours work, and supports professional development with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and CPD allowances.

Benefits

6.6 weeks of annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Flexible voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Must be a confident, proactive vet.
• Enjoy working independently but value team support.
• Committed to high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical decisions and case management.
• Provide a mix of consultations and surgeries.
• Work a 4-5 day week, no OOH, no Sundays.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Calm and compassionate

Confident and proactive

Ability to work independently

Job description

Salary up to £70,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000.

Are you an experienced, confident vet looking for more autonomy in a supportive, well-established practice?

We're seeking a dedicated Sole Charge Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team at Cockfosters Vet Surgery, part of the Wood Street Veterinary Group.

Make Wood Street Vet Group your next move

We are a 5-branch group with a main hospital in Barnet, equipped with digital x-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, dental x-ray, and more. We perform various surgeries, including some orthopaedic. Our main hospital is conveniently located, just 15-20 minutes from all branches, with a large, collaborative team sharing branch workloads. Easy access to London, with parking available.

The Role

• Sole charge position - lead clinical decisions and case management
• A mix of consultations and surgeries, providing a varied caseload
• 4-5 day workweek, no OOH, no Sundays, no bank holidays
• 1 in 3 Saturdays, working with experienced support staff

Who We're Looking For

• A confident, proactive vet
• Enjoys working independently but values team support
• Excellent communicator, building strong client relationships
• Calm, compassionate, and dedicated to high-quality care

Because our people matter

We value our team as the cornerstone of our success. We invest in our people, facilities, and processes. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional holiday for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, surrogacy pay)
• Employee wellbeing initiatives

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance plus 40 hours paid CPD leave
• Certificate support and learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
• £1250 annual Care Fund for vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with contributions from IVC Evidensia
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars Schemes
• Flexible voluntary benefits
• Discounts and cashback with retailers
• Discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices