Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Parkvets; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Sidcup is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to provide exceptional animal care. This flexible role allows for both full-time and part-time schedules, offering a supportive environment with significant professional development opportunities, including a £1,250 CPD allowance. Ideal candidates will be confident GP vets, driven by a passion for veterinary medicine and collaboration. Competitive salary up to £65,000 plus benefits await the right individual.

Benefits

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Cycling to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

£1,250 CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Veterinary qualification with a license to practice.
• Experience in a general practice environment.
• Willingness to collaborate and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and achieve the best outcomes for animals.
• Work alongside colleagues in a supportive environment.
• Participate in second-on-call duties and weekend shifts as required.

Skills

Collaborative veterinary care

Confidence in general practice

Passion for animal welfare

Confident in veterinary care

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

Parkvets, Sidcup, Kent

Salary up to £65,000 DOE

Relocation Allowance up to £2000

Shape Your Future with Parkvets

Looking for clinical freedom, true flexibility, and real career development? At Parkvets, we’ve built an environment where you can thrive - professionally and personally. As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, collaborate with colleagues for the best clinical outcomes, and enjoy a rota that fits your lifestyle. This role would suit a medicine-focused vet, with surgery currently once every two weeks.

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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 care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we champion long‑term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

Parkvets is a large multidisciplinary hospital with direct links to London. We have separate cat, dog, and exotics wards, each with dedicated operating theatres, dental suites, ultrasound facilities, flexible and rigid endoscopy, laparoscopic equipment, and x‑ray.

Our extensive in‑house lab is staffed by biomedical professionals supporting the vet team. You’ll work alongside certificate holders in Imaging, Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Exotics, and Dentistry, giving you plenty of opportunities to develop skills and knowledge - both formally through CPD and informally through case collaboration.

Flexibility that Fits Your Lifestyle

This is a full‑time or part‑time position. Full‑time typically means 40 hours over 4 days, with a mix of early shifts (starting at 7:30 am) and late shifts (starting at 10:30 am). The role includes second‑on‑call duties and 1 in 4 weekends, which are compulsory as part of this specific role. Shifts will be spread across the hospital and branches to provide variety and exposure.

In return, we ask that you’re a confident, capable GP vet, willing to collaborate, and passionate about veterinary care.

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance

• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave, plus your birthday off (pro rata)
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental/surrogacy pay
• Cycling to Work scheme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, including non‑accidental injury support

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
• Certificate and advanced learning support
• Access to Vetlexicon online resources
• Research funding opportunities
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Colleague Benefits

• Pawsome Benefits - retail discounts and cashback
• Pension - 5% employee / 3% employer contribution
• Discounted staff pet care

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.