Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a full-time opportunity to join Maven Veterinary Care, a multiple award-winning small animal practice in North Cheam with a stellar reputation for clinical excellence and team culture. You’ll work across a range of early and late shifts (7:30am–3:30pm, 8am–4pm, and 10am–8pm), with infrequent weekend commitments (1 in 8 Saturdays and Sundays). The real difference here: no out-of-hours or bank holiday shifts. Vets Now manage emergency care onsite, so interesting inpatient cases stay in-house for continuity of care.

Located just south of London with easy transport links, you’ll have quick access to the capital’s culture, plus the Surrey countryside, sports venues (Wimbledon, Epsom, Twickenham), and excellent family amenities nearby. Consulting appointments are 15 minutes with built-in admin and break time, so the rota actually works for you.

The practice holds 5 RCVS ‘Outstanding’ awards, Gold Cat Friendly Clinic status, and boasts multiple certificate holders in medicine, surgery, and ophthalmology. Daily case discussions and rounds mean you’ll be learning alongside specialists and a highly skilled nursing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver consultations, diagnostics, and surgical care across a busy small animal caseload
• Perform medical, imaging, and surgical procedures using recently refurbished facilities (dedicated ultrasound, X-ray, and dentistry suites; 2 large operating theatres)
• Participate in daily rounds and case discussions with certificate holders and specialists
• Work collaboratively with a team of qualified nurses, care assistants, and client care staff
• Maintain high standards of patient and client care with a warm, compassionate approach
• Support the practice’s commitment to clinical excellence and environmental sustainability (Bronze Investors in the Environment 2024)

Requirements

• Registered as a veterinary surgeon with the RCVS
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in small animal practice
• Competence in medical, imaging, and surgical procedures
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Warm, compassionate, self-motivated approach with a positive attitude toward patients, clients, and colleagues
• Experience-level: Experienced vets welcome; applications encouraged from those with additional certificates or specialist interests

Benefits

• Leave & Time Off: 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave; generous time off in lieu following weekend shifts
• Professional Development: RCVS & VDS fees paid; £2,000 annual external CPD budget; extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Financial & Security: Salary up to £61,000 per annum (commensurate with experience); employer contribution pension scheme; life assurance; enhanced sickness pay
• Family & Wellbeing: Enhanced equal family leave; free annual flu jab; eyecare voucher scheme; employee assistance program; Mental Health First Aider network across the group
• Lifestyle: E-car salary sacrifice scheme; cycle to work scheme; staff discount schemes
• Career: Career progression opportunities within the Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health network
• Recognition: Recruitment referral reward scheme

About the Practice

Maven Veterinary Care is a flagship 100% small animal practice in North Cheam, South London, part of the Linnaeus group (owned by Mars Veterinary Health). The practice has earned 5 RCVS ‘Outstanding’ Practice Standards Awards—covering consultations, inpatients, team and clients, and environmental sustainability—plus Gold Cat Friendly Clinic and Dog Friendly accreditation. Recently refurbished with state-of-the-art facilities, the large single-site hospital features dedicated ultrasound, X-ray, and dentistry suites, two large operating theatres, and separate dog and cat waiting areas. The team includes multiple certificate holders in medicine, surgery, and ophthalmology, supported by highly qualified nurses and care staff. Vets Now provides onsite out-of-hours cover, ensuring inpatients receive intensive care without transfer.

As part of Linnaeus (Mars Veterinary Health), the practice benefits from a global network of specialists, research resources, and development opportunities, with a shared commitment to clinical excellence and improving the lives of pets worldwide.