Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

About the Role

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering the flexibility many vets are looking for. You’ll work 16 hours per week across Thursday and Friday, with early and late shifts shared on a rota basis—giving you structure and predictability without the chaos. Based at Midland Veterinary Surgery in Leyton, East London, you’ll have excellent transport links and a vibrant local neighbourhood on your doorstep.

Whether your strengths lie in consulting, surgery, or medicine, the practice will help you shape a caseload that suits you. The team already sees a small exotics caseload that could grow if this interests you, and two vets have completed medical certificates here, so there’s clear support for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver first-opinion small animal veterinary care to dogs, cats, and small pets
• Work collaboratively with 3.5 other vets, a dedicated nurse training programme, and a welcoming reception team
• Contribute to clinical standards and patient care within a close-knit, supportive environment
• Engage in tailored CPD and in-house learning to develop your skills
• Access external support from group surgeons and ultrasonographers for complex cases

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS)
• Passion for first-opinion small animal practice
• Ability to work flexibly across early and late shifts on Thursday and Friday
• Experience or interest in consulting, surgery, and/or medicine

Benefits

• Time Off: 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, enhanced family-friendly leave and pay, 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional Development: £1,250 annual CPD allowance plus 40 hours paid CPD time, access to Vetlexicon online resources, support for certificates and advanced learning, access to world-leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• Financial Support: £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees covered
• Lifestyle Perks: 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

Midland Veterinary Surgery is a friendly, first-opinion 4.5-vet practice in Leyton, East London, supported by a dedicated nurse training programme and welcoming reception team. The practice is well-equipped with X-ray, ultrasound, dental radiography, and in-house biochemistry analysers. Clinical Directors Emma and Holly run the diary with genuine care to ensure shifts finish on time and protected admin time is built in—they actively encourage team ideas and foster a collaborative, close-knit culture where everyone’s voice matters.

The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, a global network of over 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries with around 41,000 employees. IVC Evidensia cares for approximately 25,000 animals every day, united by a shared purpose: Healthy Animals, Happy Owners.