About the Role
This is a part-time Veterinary Surgeon role working 3 days a week plus 1 weekend in 4, with reduced hours in the week of the working weekend and a 30 hour working week. The caseload is varied and includes consultations, routine surgery and more complex procedures such as enterotomies, cystotomies and caesareans, alongside dedicated admin time.
You will be joining a practice that works to high general practice standards and handles an interesting mix of cases. The team is based in the SW London and Surrey borders, close to Wimbledon and Kingston-upon-Thames, with fast access into London and easy road access out towards the coast.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out consultations across a varied small animal caseload.
- Perform routine surgery and more complex surgical procedures, including enterotomies, cystotomies and caesareans.
- Use dedicated admin time as part of the working day.
- Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver strong patient and client care.
- Contribute to the clinical culture of the practice while developing your own interests and skills.
Requirements
- Veterinary degree and RCVS registration, or eligibility to register.
- Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Proactive approach to learning and openness to feedback.
- Professionalism, reliability and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to excellent patient and client care.
Benefits
- Salary up to £48,000.
- 3 days a week plus 1 weekend in 4, with reduced hours in the week of the working weekend.
- 30 hour working week.
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles.
- Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses.
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks.
- Support to develop clinical interests and expand capabilities.
- 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance.
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
- BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees.
- 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
New Malden Vets is owned and run by Jackie Cox and Margo Scott, who have been with the practice for 20 and 30 years respectively and have owned the business since 2003. The team includes experienced assistant vets, qualified veterinary nurses and reception support, and the practice is a veterinary nurse training centre.
The practice describes a long-standing team culture, with many staff staying for years and clients getting to know familiar faces over time. Clinical interests across the team include surgery, emergencies, cardiology and ophthalmology, and there is an emphasis on bringing gold standard learning into everyday practice.
