Veterinary Surgeon Surgical Bias(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Why This Role Stands Out

If you’re a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys surgery and wants greater control over your clinical work, this role offers exactly that. Based in a modern, recently upgraded practice, you’ll have the independence to manage your own caseload while continuing to develop your surgical expertise.

This is an opportunity to move beyond routine practice and shape your clinical direction in an environment that actively supports growth, learning, and innovation.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, your day-to-day work will centre on delivering high-quality care while building and managing your own caseload. You’ll be trusted to make clinical decisions and contribute to the overall standard of care within the practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out consultations and surgical procedures to a high clinical standard
  Creating tailored treatment plans in partnership with pet owners
  Maintaining compliance with UK veterinary and animal welfare standards 
  Collaborating with colleagues to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care
  Contributing to the development of team knowledge and clinical practices

The Practice Environment

You’ll be working in a well-equipped, thoughtfully designed clinic that supports both efficiency and high standards of care. Key features include:

• Three consultation rooms and a spacious operating theatre
  Dedicated prep area for procedures
  Imaging and dental equipment, including ultrasound
  Separate waiting areas for cats and dogs to reduce stress
  Convenient location within walking distance of transport links

Working Pattern

• 4-day working week
  1 in 3 Saturdays
  No out-of-hours or emergency shifts

Working arrangements are aligned with UK working time regulations supporting a sustainable work–life balance.

Salary & Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance and healthcare support
  24/7 access to wellbeing and counselling services
  Life assurance (3x annual salary)

Time Off

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  Additional personal day off each year
  Leave entitlement in line with UK employment guidance 

Professional Development

• £1,500 annual CPD allowance plus paid study leave
  Funded postgraduate certificates
  Access to internal learning platforms and specialist communities

Additional Support

• Professional memberships covered (RCVS, VDS, BVA)
  Relocation assistance available
  Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates
  Sabbatical opportunities depending on service length

Lifestyle Benefits

• Cycle to Work scheme
  Travel support via season ticket loans
  Staff discounts on veterinary services and products

About You

You’ll be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS) with a strong interest in surgery and a commitment to delivering excellent patient care. You value teamwork but are also confident working independently and managing your own caseload.

To be eligible, you must meet UK employment requirements

About the Organisation

Medivet is one of the UK’s leading veterinary care providers, with a wide network of practices, referral centres, and hospitals across the UK and Europe. The organisation focuses on supporting both clinical excellence and career development, giving veterinary professionals the resources and flexibility to grow.

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If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your surgical interests, take ownership of your work, and grow within a supportive network, this could be a strong next step in your career.