Advanced Surgical Vet(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Automotive Jobs, Health and Care
Uk
January 19, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

Medivet Hendon is seeking a highly skilled Orthopaedic / Soft Tissue Surgical Vet to join our advanced surgical team in a busy 24-hour hospital and referral centre. This is an exceptional opportunity for a surgery certificate holder (or above) to take control of their caseload, lead by example, and contribute to cutting-edge surgical practice.

About the Hospital

  • Our Hendon site is a flagship Medivet hospital, functioning as both a first-opinion and referral hub. It offers:
  • A complex and varied caseload for advanced clinicians
  • A 12-vet team, including two medicine certificate-holding Branch Partners and experienced soft tissue/orthopaedic surgeons

Fully equipped theatres and diagnostic facilities, including:

  • TPLO kits and spinal surgery equipment
  • Arthroscopy, laparoscopy, endoscopy
  • Advanced imaging: CT, MRI
  • A supportive, collaborative environment where advanced clinical skills are nurtured
  • This role is ideal for those who wish to lead surgical cases, mentor colleagues, and make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Role Responsibilities

As an Orthopaedic / Soft Tissue Surgical Vet, you will:

  • Deliver exceptional patient care in surgery and consults, adhering to regulatory and practice standards
  • Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
  • Work collaboratively with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team
  • Support clinical development and mentoring within Medivet’s network
  • Contribute to the hospital’s continuous improvement initiatives
  • Veterinary surgeons practising in the UK must follow RCVS standards and maintain ongoing professional development.

Who We’re Looking For

You are:

  • A qualified MRCVS-registered vet
  • Holder of (or actively pursuing) a surgery certificate (Orthopaedic or Advanced Soft Tissue)
  • Passionate about clinical excellence and client care
  • A proactive, collaborative team player, eager to mentor and inspire colleagues
  • Confident managing complex surgical cases in a referral/hub hospital environment
  • For overseas-qualified vets, full RCVS registration is required.
    RCVS registration for overseas vets
  • For vets requiring work visas, this role may qualify under the Skilled Worker route.
     UK Skilled Worker visa guidance 

Benefits & Career Support

Medivet offers more than just a job — we provide tools, support, and flexibility to grow your career while maintaining wellbeing.

 Learning & Development

  • £1,500 annual CPD allowance + 3 paid CPD days
  • Access to Medivet clinical communities, internal CPD, and 24-hour hospital support
  • Funded certificates and structured career pathways
  •  RCVS CPD requirements

 Health & Wellbeing

  • Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
  • 24/7 counselling support
  • Life Assurance at 3× salary

 Annual Leave & Lifestyle

  • 5 weeks’ annual leave + Bank Holidays, rising with service
  • Extra “Day for You” — a paid day off for personal time
  • Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket loans, and product/service discounts

 Additional Support

Why Join Medivet Hendon

Medivet is one of the UK’s largest veterinary networks, with over 400 practices, 24-hour hospitals, and referral centres across the UK and Europe. We provide an environment where your skills, growth, and wellbeing are priorities, allowing you to practice advanced surgery, mentor colleagues, and make a tangible impact on pet care.

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