Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

You’ll be joining Medivet Southwark, a busy and well-established practice in the heart of London, delivering clinical care across a varied caseload. This is a full-time permanent position where you’ll enjoy genuine clinical autonomy whilst being supported by a team of experienced vets and a dedicated Branch Partner. The practice is conveniently located just a short walk from London Bridge and Borough Market, placing you right in the vibrant South Bank with excellent transport links—meaning a dynamic city lifestyle without the commute stress.

You’ll have access to excellent equipment including digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory, and multiparameter monitoring, enabling you to deliver the standard of care you’re passionate about. Strong CPD support and funded certificate pathways mean your professional development is genuinely prioritised, not just talked about.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care in consultations and surgery to the highest regulatory and practice standards
• Develop tailored treatment plans in collaboration with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team of vets and nursing staff
• Contribute to the wider Medivet communities’ clinical development and knowledge sharing
• Manage cases with the clinical freedom and support that comes from working alongside experienced colleagues

Requirements

• Qualified MRCVS with a minimum of 2+ years’ clinical experience
• Demonstrated passion for clinical excellence and high-standard client care
• Team-focused approach with commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently within a supportive environment

Benefits

• Leave: 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising with service), plus an additional paid ‘Day for You’
• Professional Support: £1,500 CPD allowance per year plus 3 days’ paid leave for learning; funded certificates and access to internal career pathways
• Professional Fees: RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees paid in full
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one; 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support; Life Assurance at 3x salary
• Career Flexibility: Sabbatical options available based on length of service; relocation support and visa sponsorship available
• Lifestyle Perks: Cycle to Work scheme; Season Ticket loans; discounts on Medivet products and services
• Network Access: Access to Medivet’s wider referral network and 24-hour hospitals for clinical support and learning

About the Practice

Medivet Southwark is part of Medivet, one of the UK’s largest veterinary care networks with over 400 practices across the UK and Europe, including 24-hour centres and specialist referral hospitals. The practice combines the facilities and support of a major network with a genuine team culture—you’ll work alongside experienced vets and a skilled nursing team in a practice that’s well-equipped and actively invested in staff development.

Medivet’s philosophy centres on providing the right treatment for pets and their people, underpinned by giving colleagues the tools, time, and support to build the career they want. This is a practice that walks the talk on employee experience and professional development.