About the Role
This Veterinary Surgeon position is based in first opinion small animal practice and suits someone with at least 5 years' proven experience. You will work alongside the Clinical Director and wider veterinary team, delivering clinical care, supporting client communication and contributing to a collaborative approach to case management.
The role also offers the chance to be part of a growing practice with genuine career development, a strong focus on professional standards and an interest in shaping how the clinic develops over time. The team culture is described as supportive and inclusive, with an emphasis on sensible caseloads, development and working together closely.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver consultations, surgery and day-to-day case management for small animal patients
- Work closely with the veterinary and nursing teams to provide efficient clinical service
- Carry out self-audits and contribute to quality improvement alongside the line manager
- Maintain clinical standards in line with RCVS requirements and practice protocols
- Contribute to clinical audits, patient safety reporting and wider governance activity
- Communicate clearly with clients, including consent, fee estimates, treatment plans and diagnostic results
- Support the membership model and help promote positive client feedback and reviews
- Collaborate with colleagues, take part in appraisals and share learning with the wider team
- Support practice communications, complaints handling and compliance with relevant policies
Requirements
- At least 5 years' proven experience as a veterinary surgeon in first opinion practice
- BVSc, BVM&S or equivalent
- MRCVS, or eligibility to register
- Confident with routine surgery and consultations
- Strong clinical judgement and an evidence-based approach to medicine
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in an RCVS-accredited practice is desirable
- Leadership or mentoring experience is desirable
- ECC experience is desirable
- Advanced clinical skills, dental radiography and basic ultrasound are desirable
- Self-motivated, calm under pressure and comfortable working collaboratively
Benefits
- 200 hours' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Your birthday off after one year's service
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution
- £1,500 CPD budget plus 5 days' CPD leave each year
- Healthcare incentive after one year of employment
- Potential eligibility for the Creature Comforts share options scheme after successful probation, subject to scheme rules
- Regular team and company social events
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Free snacks and lunch in clinic
- Monthly peer recognition schemes
- Celebration of clinic milestones
- Career progression as the group grows across London and beyond
About the Practice
Creature Comforts is presented as a practice group focused on rebuilding the veterinary experience with modern clinics, purpose-built technology and a personal approach for pets and owners. Its aim is to combine first-class clinical care with a clinic environment that teams, clients and pets feel comfortable in.
The practice places emphasis on healthy, happier pets and vets, with a model built around support, professional development and a collaborative culture. The role reports to the Clinical Director, with a clear expectation of proactive professional development and teamwork across the practice.
