Area Veterinary Surgeon(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Area Veterinary Surgeon — Cluster Leadership Role
Medivet | Chelmsford Area | Multi-Site Clinical Position
This is a career step for an experienced veterinary surgeon who enjoys variety, leadership, and shaping how high-quality care is delivered across multiple practices. Medivet is seeking an Area Vet to support a cluster of clinics around Chelmsford — blending hands-on clinical work with mentorship, governance oversight, and professional development support.
Rather than being tied to a single site, you’ll act as a trusted clinical resource across practices — strengthening standards, guiding teams, and helping create consistent, excellent patient and client experiences.
 Why This Role Is Different
This position combines frontline veterinary work with advisory leadership. You’ll influence how care is delivered across several clinics while remaining clinically active. It’s ideal for someone organised, confident, and motivated by helping others grow.
You’ll be supported by Medivet’s wider professional network, internal learning systems, and collaborative leadership culture — ensuring you have both autonomy and backing.
 What You’ll Do
Cluster Clinical Leadership
- Provide expert clinical guidance to vets and nurses
- Promote best practice standards and clinical governance
- Support consistency in care delivery across sites
Mentorship & Development
- Coach colleagues and assist with professional development
- Encourage CPD participation and knowledge sharing
- Help embed improved protocols and workflows
Hands-On Veterinary Care
- Deliver high-quality consultations and surgical work
- Build strong client relationships and tailored treatment plans
- Maintain regulatory and operational excellence
 Who This Role Suits
You are:
- An RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with strong GP experience
- Comfortable advising, mentoring, and leading peers
- Organised, approachable, and collaborative
- Passionate about raising standards across teams
- International candidates must hold or obtain UK professional registration.
 Benefits Designed Around Your Career
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance + Health Cash Plan from day one
- 24/7 wellbeing and counselling support
- Life assurance (3× salary)
Time Off & Balance
- 5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
- Additional personal wellbeing day
- Sabbatical opportunities
- Professional Growth
- £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 paid CPD days
- Funded certificates and internal progression routes
- RCVS, VDS & BVA fees covered
Lifestyle Support
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Staff discounts
- Relocation assistance
- Visa sponsorship available
 Immigration & Employment Guidance (For Overseas Applicants)
If applying internationally, you must meet UK immigration and work eligibility requirements. Official resources:
- Â Skilled Worker Visa overview
- Â Job eligibility & sponsorship rules
- Â English language requirements
- Â UK employment rights
- Â Right-to-work checks
These links explain visa sponsorship criteria, salary thresholds, and worker protections.
 About the Organisation
Medivet operates one of the largest veterinary networks in the UK and Europe, with hundreds of practices, referral centres, and 24-hour hospitals. The focus is simple: excellent care for pets and meaningful, supported careers for veterinary professionals.
