Veterinary Surgeon at Medivet Croydon | Veterinary Jobs UK
Medivet Croydon - Croydon
Veterinary Surgeon
Apply before: 31 May 2026
From £30,000/yr
Croydon, London
OOH Required
Part-time small animal vet role in newly refurbished Croydon practice with genuine work-life balance—just 20 hours across 2 fixed days, plus only 1 in 5 weekends.
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Schedule & Rota
1 in 5 weekends (weekend day work, not overnight on-call)
About the Role
Medivet Croydon is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join their well-established, newly refurbished practice. Working 20 hours per week across 2 fixed days (9am–7pm), this role is structured to support genuine work-life balance with only 1 in 5 weekends required.
The practice benefits from bright, modern facilities including a reception area, two spacious consulting rooms, a fully equipped theatre, and prep room. Located within a 20-minute walk of East Croydon train station, you'll have direct access to central London in just 15–20 minutes, making the commute straightforward without sacrificing suburban convenience.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver exceptional clinical care in consultations and surgery, maintaining the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
Develop tailored treatment plans in partnership with clients
Work collaboratively with the practice team in a supportive environment
Contribute to the broader Medivet communities' professional development through knowledge sharing
Requirements
Qualified MRCVS with current registration
Passion for clinical excellence and client care
Team player mindset with commitment to supportive practice culture
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one, 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support, Life Assurance (3x salary)
Leave: 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising with service), plus 1 paid 'Day for You'
Professional Development: £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days' paid CPD leave per year, access to Clinical Communities and internal training, funded professional certificates, internal career pathways
Professional Support: RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
Relocation & Immigration: Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
Work-Life Balance: Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket loans, discounts on Medivet products and services
Salary: £30,000 per year (depending on experience)
About the Practice
Medivet Croydon is part of Medivet, one of the UK's leading veterinary care providers operating over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and specialist referral hospitals across the UK and Europe. The organisation is built on the philosophy that providing the right treatment for pets and people means giving teams the tools, time and support to build fulfilling careers.