Veterinary jobs in United Kingdom

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team at Medivet Sidcup Station Road. Our newly refurbished practice is modern, well equipped and provides a welcoming environment for both staff and clients.

You’ll be working alongside a dedicated and highly supportive Lead Vet, an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse, and a skilled team of nurses and support staff, all of whom are passionate about delivering excellent patient care and client service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet who wants to be part of a collaborative and positive workplace where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll have the chance to work with a varied caseload, carry out both medical and surgical work, and be supported in developing your skills and pursuing your clinical interests. Medivet also offers access to a large network of expertise and career development opportunities, so you’ll have plenty of scope to progress.

Sidcup itself is a great place to live and work.

With excellent transport links into central London, it offers the convenience of the city combined with the charm of a quieter suburban community. There are plenty of green spaces, local amenities, and a strong sense of community, making it an ideal location for anyone looking to balance a rewarding career with a great quality of life outside of work.

This role offers the chance to be part of a practice with an excellent reputation locally, in a newly modernised setting, and within a team that truly values and supports one another. If you are passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care and want to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

For a friendly chat or informal discussion, please contact Nabi on nabi.issrar@medivet.co.ukor call 07961 834919.

Key Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.

• Life Assurance 3 x salary.

• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.

• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.

• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave

• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities

• Funded certificate opportunities.

• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.

• Sabbatical based on length of service.

• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.

• Cycle to Work scheme,

• Discounts on Medivet products and services.

• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.
In this role you will:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.

• Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.

• Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.

• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.

• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.

• Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.

• Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.

• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.

• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.

• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.

• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.

• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.

• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.