Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Foxcotte Veterinary Group, Charlton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

BVA membership

VDS cover & RCVS fees

Cycle to Work

Retail discounts

Reduced-cost veterinary care

Job summary

Foxcotte Veterinary Group in Charlton is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our established team. You’ll work across a varied caseload with medical, surgical and dentistry interests, delivering compassionate care in a friendly, supportive environment.

Open to full or part-time applicants, consulting only or consulting and operating. We value teamwork, ongoing development, and flexible rota arrangements to help you grow within a long-standing practice.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligibility.
• Experience in clinical practice with medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive learning and development mindset.
• Professionalism, reliability and teamwork.
• Passion for high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Develop clinical skills and interests while sharing knowledge with colleagues.
• Contribute to the clinical culture and ongoing development of the team.

Skills

Clinical practice experience

Good communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Proactive attitude

Patient care focus

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Job description

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our established team in Charlton.

We have 3 branches, our main branch in Charlton, Andover and 2 further branches; our Ludgershall branch runs consults and also operations, finally our Whitchurch branch is a consult only branch.

Our Charlton practice comprises of 5 consult rooms, a separate dog and cat waiting area, dedicated ultrasound room, prep room, x-ray room, 2 theatres, dog kennels, cat ward and isolation ward.

Varied case load with medical cases as well as surgical cases and plenty of dentistry.

Join our supportive Team

We have visiting cardiologist and orthopaedic surgeons. We are a team of 11 vets with a new grad, right the way up to 30 years + qualified. Our vet team consists of certificate holders in medicine, feline medicine and surgery, herbal medicine and acupuncture as well as vets interested in surgery and dentistry. We work well together as a team regularly discussing cases and sharing ideas. We have fantastic nursing team including student nurses and also a very competent team of ACAs.

We are looking for an individual to join our fantastic team at Foxcotte and bring their own character and enthuasiasm for the role. We are open to full or part time applicants, consulting only as well as consulting and operating combined. We try to be flexible with our rota, so no suggestion is too crazy for consideration.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Up to £65,000 DOE