Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

About the Role

This is a flexible, full-time or part-time position at Paxton Vets, a two-site small animal practice established over 60 years ago in South London. You'll deliver high-standard patient and client care across a varied caseload, working collaboratively with an engaged clinical team. The practice operates a 1-in-7 Saturday rota (9am to 5pm with time off in lieu), with flexible weekday hours available: standard 5-day week (8:30 to 5pm, 10:00 to 6:30pm, or 11:00 to 7:30pm on rotation), or a 4-day week (8:30 to 7pm or 9:00 to 7:30pm). There's genuine flexibility to suit your lifestyle while maintaining excellent clinical standards.

Both sites are well-equipped with ultrasound, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, modern laboratory facilities, and high-standard inpatient care equipment. The practice has deep roots in the local community, supporting local charities and maintaining continuity of care that clients value. You'll continue developing your clinical interests while mentoring colleagues and contributing positively to the practice culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard primary care across routine medical and surgical cases
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and the wider clinical team
• Develop your clinical skills and specialist interests with support from colleagues and mentors
• Contribute to the clinical culture and support the development of team members
• Work both independently and collaboratively depending on the clinical situation

Requirements

• Veterinary degree (BVSc, BVetMed, or equivalent) 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 effective 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 £65,000 depending on experience
• 6.6 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
• Clear career pathways across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay covering maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees paid
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

About the Practice

Paxton Vets operates two sites in South London, part of IVC Evidensia, the UK's number one vet care provider. The practice has been established for over 60 years and is trusted with the care of over 2 million animals across the group. Both locations feature superb equipment including ultrasound, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, well-equipped laboratories, and high-standard inpatient care facilities. The practice enjoys long-standing relationships with a loyal client base and is deeply embedded in the local community through charity support and continuity of care.

IVC Evidensia is committed to diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging, and is a Disability Confident Employer. The organisation offers a values-led, collaborative culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement, with world-class learning resources and wellbeing initiatives for all team members.