Job Description
About the Role
Medivet Quarrington is looking for a confident and motivated Veterinary Surgeon with a strong interest in small animal surgery. This role is ideal for someone who already holds, or is actively working towards, a CertAVP in Small Animal Surgery and is keen to further develop advanced surgical skills.
You’ll play a leading role in case planning, complex procedures, and peri-operative care, while working within a supportive, experienced clinical team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to shape your surgical career in a practice that invests in people, technology, and patient outcomes.
The Practice
Medivet Quarrington is a well-established, purpose-built practice with a loyal client base and a varied caseload. The facilities are designed to support high-quality clinical work and include:
- Five modern consulting rooms
- Separate dog and cat wards
- Fully equipped operating theatres
Advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment including:
- ECG
- Orthopaedic tools
- Digital and dental X-ray
- Ultrasound
- The practice is also a training site for both nurses and vets, creating a learning-focused and forward-thinking environment.
Working Pattern
- 40 hours across 4 days per week
- 1 in 4 Saturdays (08:30 – 14:30)
- Part-time working considered – flexible arrangements welcomed
- We understand that work-life balance matters and are open to shaping the rota around the right candidate.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Deliver high-quality clinical care in both consultations and surgery
- Lead and support advanced surgical cases
- Develop clear, tailored treatment plans in partnership with clients
- Ensure excellent standards of patient safety and clinical governance
- Work collaboratively with vets, nurses, and support staff
- Share your expertise and contribute to the wider Medivet clinical community
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be:
- A qualified MRCVS
- Passionate about clinical excellence and patient care
- Confident in surgery or progressing toward advanced surgical practice
- A supportive team player who enjoys mentoring and collaboration
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development
What We Offer
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support
- Life assurance (3x annual salary)
Annual Leave
- 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual leave increases with service
- An extra paid “Day for You” each year
Learning & Development
- £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 paid CPD days per year
- Access to internal CPD, Clinical Communities, and 24-hour hospitals
- Fully funded certificates and structured career pathways
Additional Support
- RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees paid
- Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available
- Sabbatical options linked to length of service
Lifestyle Benefits
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Discounts on Medivet products and services
About Medivet
Medivet is one of the UK’s leading veterinary care providers, with 400+ practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals across the UK and Europe.
We are a community, not just a network. Our focus is on delivering the right care for pets and creating meaningful, sustainable careers for our people—supported by time, tools, and trust.
Visa, Registration & Professional Guidance
- Skilled Worker visa information
- Right to work in the UK
- RCVS registration guidance
- Equality Act 2010 guidance
- Working time regulations (UK)
Location
Medivet Quarrington
Sleaford
Lincolnshire