Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Virginia Water Veterinary Clinic as it opens its doors in a brand-new purpose-built premises in May 2026. You'll work as part of a friendly, supportive team in a picturesque Surrey village setting with easy access to London and Heathrow. This role offers a healthy mix of consultations and surgery with the freedom to follow your cases from start to finish, backed by access to visiting specialists and a strong network of nearby IVC Evidensia practices.

The practice is well-known locally for dentistry and ophthalmology work, and you'll have the opportunity to develop your clinical interests while contributing to a collaborative clinical culture. With no out-of-hours commitments and a Saturday rota of just 8:30am to 12:30pm (with Friday afternoon off in lieu), this role prioritises your work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient and client care across a varied small animal caseload
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to maintain clinical standards
• Continue developing your clinical skills and interests, particularly in dentistry and ophthalmology
• Share knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture
• Manage routine medical and surgical cases with growing confidence and independence
• Build effective relationships with clients and colleagues through strong communication

Requirements

• Veterinary degree with RCVS registration or eligibility to register
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues
• Proactive approach to learning with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• Welcome bonus up to £5,000
• Relocation allowance up to £5,000
• 6.8 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for professional development
• CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy)
• BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles

About the Practice

Virginia Water Veterinary Clinic is a well-established independent practice serving Virginia Water, Egham, Staines, Chertsey and surrounding villages. The clinic treats small animals including dogs, cats, rabbits and smaller pets, and also manages exotic species including cage birds, reptiles, amphibians, and both warm and cold water fish including Koi Carp. The practice has been nominated multiple times as PetPlan UK Veterinary Practice of the Year, most recently in 2016.

The clinic is now operating under IVC Evidensia, part of Mars Veterinary Health, bringing access to world-class learning resources, specialist networks, and career development opportunities whilst maintaining its community-focused values and personal service to local clients and their pets.