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 standardsÂ
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
Professional Development
- £1,500 annual CPD allowance plus paid study leave
Funded postgraduate certificates
Access to internal learning platforms and specialist communities
Additional Support
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.
