Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave & pay

BVA membership, VDS & RCVS fees

Cycle to Work & Green Car schemes

Retail discounts

Reduced-cost veterinary care

Job summary

Parkvets at Inspiring Vet Care in Sidcup, Kent, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our multidisciplinary hospital. You will enjoy clinical freedom, a flexible rota and opportunities to grow through collaboration with specialists.

The role is medicine-focused with surgery roughly every two weeks. We offer a salary up to £70,000 DOE, relocation up to £2,000 and a supportive culture with CPD, mentoring and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration is required or eligible for registration.
• A veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of patient care across a varied caseload.
• Collaborate with the clinical team for best outcomes.
• Develop skills through CPD and case discussions.

Skills

RCVS registration

Veterinary degree

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

Parkvets, Sidcup, Kent

Salary up to £70,000 DOE

Relocation Allowance up to £2,000

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

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.

Supportive, Skilled, and Well-equipped

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.

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 while leading and supporting those around you.

Working Hours

• 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 7:30am) and late shifts (starting at 10:30am). Shifts will be spread across the hospital and branches to provide variety and exposure.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• 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

• 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 and 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
• 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £70,000 DOE