Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Small Animal

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Virginia Water Veterinary Clinic, a well-established practice that has just relocated to brand-new premises in May 2026. You'll work with a friendly, community-focused team in the heart of Virginia Water village, where client relationships and quality care are central to everything they do. The practice sits in a picturesque Surrey location with countryside calm and convenient access to London and Heathrow.

Your week will include a healthy mix of consults and surgery with the freedom to follow your cases from start to finish. There's no out-of-hours commitment, and you'll work a Saturday rota (8:30am to 12:30pm) with Friday afternoon off in lieu. Flexible hours are available to suit your lifestyle.

The practice is known locally for dentistry and ophthalmology work, and you'll have access to visiting specialists and support from a network of nearby IVC Evidensia practices. You'll also be actively involved with local charities including StreetVet and Cats Protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient and client care across a varied small animal caseload
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to maintain excellent clinical standards
• Continue developing your clinical skills and interests, particularly in dentistry and ophthalmology
• Share your knowledge and experience with colleagues, supporting their ongoing development
• Contribute positively to the clinical culture and team environment

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration (or eligible to register)
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Proactive approach to learning with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
• Welcome bonus up to £5,000
• Relocation allowance up to £5,000
• 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• £1,250 annual Care Fund
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees covered
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles

About the Practice

Virginia Water Veterinary Clinic was established with the aim of providing excellent clinical care and a friendly, personal service to the local community. Although the clinic primarily treats dogs, cats, rabbits and smaller pets, it is also well-prepared to address medical and husbandry issues of cage birds, reptiles, amphibian species and both warm and cold water fish including Koi Carps. The practice has been nominated numerous times as the PetPlan UK Veterinary Practice of the Year, most recently in 2016.

The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. IVC Evidensia is committed to supporting people to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities through investment in learning, innovation and wellbeing.