Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Oval Pet Centre, Sidcup; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive veterinary clinic in London seeks a motivated Veterinary Surgeon to deliver excellent patient care. The full-time position averages 38.25 hours a week on a flexible rota, ensuring work-life balance. Join a supportive team with a focus on professional development and a commitment to animal welfare. Generous benefits include CPD allowances, private medical insurance, and over 6 weeks of holiday.

Benefits

6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

£1,250 CPD allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Qualifications

• Confident communicator willing to collaborate within the team.
• Motivated Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support Nurses and Admin Team.
• Provide excellent care to clients and patients.
• Manage a varied rota completing 38.25 hours a week.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Passion for veterinary care

Tools

Idexx blood machines

Dental suite with X-ray

Job description

Overview

Veterinary Surgeon – Oval Pet Centre, Sidcup

Salary up to £65,000 DOE

Shape Your Future with Oval Pet Centre

Looking for clinical freedom, true flexibility, and real career development? At Oval Pet Centre, we’ve built an environment where you can thrive - professionally and personally. You’ll grow your skills, be part of a close-knit team, collaborate with colleagues for the best clinical outcomes and enjoy a rota that fits your lifestyle.

We are looking for a motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. A day in the life of a Vet is never typical but if it were, this would include supporting our Nurses and Admin Team and providing excellent care to our clients and patients.

This is a full-time position working on a 2-week rota (4 days 1st week, 5 days 2nd week). An average of 38.25 hours per week. No OOH. You will be scheduled around 1 Saturday per month but may vary around holiday time. We can also consider a flexible or part time option.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

Practice and Support

Supportive, Skilled and Well-equipped practice

We have the full range of diagnostics you would expect, Idexx blood machines, Idexx Urinalysis in house and a full Dental suite with X-ray. We are a friendly, close, inclusive team consisting of 4 full time Vets, 4 RVNs, and 12 supporting team members.

Flexibility

Wherever you are in your career, we’re here to support you. Choose a rota pattern that suits your lifestyle, whether that’s term-time only, week-on/week-off, or school-run friendly hours.

In return we ask that you’re a confident communicator, willing to collaborate within the team to help our patients and are passionate about veterinary care.

You Matter to Us - Your Benefits at a Glance

Work-life Balance & Wellbeing

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance
• Advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you\'re looking for a role that supports your ambitions and respects your work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.

Salary up to £65,000 /year DOE