Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a rewarding full or part-time position (30-40 hours per week) offering genuine flexibility: work 9am-6pm or 10am-7pm across 4 days if you prefer, with just one Saturday in three and no out-of-hours cover. You'll enjoy a genuine work-life balance that's rare in veterinary practice.

You'll be joining a close-knit, locally-owned small animal practice in Epsom, Surrey, ideally situated within a 7-minute walk of the train station. The team shares a real passion for clinical excellence and community care, and there's genuine potential to progress toward practice ownership within Vets for Pets' partnership model if that's a long-term aspiration for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard small animal medicine and surgery across dogs, cats, rabbits and small furries
• Lead 15-minute routine consultations and 30-minute appointments for puppy vaccinations and new clients
• Collaborate with a team of 3 vets, 3 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 2 VCAs and practice manager
• Work alongside peripatetic orthopaedic and cardiac specialists who visit the practice for more complex surgical cases
• Contribute to a supportive, client-centred culture that builds trust and long-term relationships
• Support the practice's role as an approved veterinary nurse training centre

Requirements

• RCVS registration as a veterinary surgeon
• Broad GP skills across small animal medicine and surgery
• Confidence in routine diagnostics and common surgical procedures
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and colleagues
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience in a busy small animal practice preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 (dependent on experience; full-time equivalent)
• No out-of-hours or night shifts
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships (BVA, RCVS, VDS)
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (full-time equivalent)
• Dedicated CPD allowance
• 20% discount at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and The Vet Group
• Potential pathway to practice ownership through Vets for Pets partnership model

About the Practice

Epsom Vets4Pets was established in 2016 by Lenesa Govender, the lead vet and practice owner, who brings 18 years of veterinary experience, including senior roles. The practice is built on a commitment to learning, clinical excellence, and a caring, compassionate team culture where staff genuinely enjoy coming to work. The practice is locally owned and operated with full clinical and operational autonomy.

The facility is equipped to a high standard with digital X-ray, ultrasound with Doppler, growing orthopaedic equipment, separate dog and cat wards, 3 consultation rooms, a theatre, and dedicated office space. There's ample onsite parking and the location is ideally positioned near Epsom town centre.