Veterinary Surgeon

Vet4life Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Southwest London is seeking a full-time Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly team. The role offers independence in managing cases and collaboration with colleagues. With a focus on work-life balance, the practice provides a supportive environment for professional development. Candidates should be RCVS registered with over 3 years of experience and a passion for high-quality pet care. The position includes numerous perks like enhanced sickness pay, paid CPD, and more.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Employer contribution pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in first-opinion practice.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality care to clients and their pets.
• Interest in developing a clinical specialism or pursuing further qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own cases with access to expert guidance.
• Participate in regular social activities with the team.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Clinical independence

Team collaboration

High-quality care

Positive workplace culture

Education

RCVS registered veterinary surgeon

Tools

Endoscope

Laparoscopic kit

Ultrasound scanner

CR radiography

Class 4 laser

In-house lab equipment

Job description

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Practice: Vet4Life

Location: Surbiton, Shepperton and Teddington (Southwest London/Surrey)

Role type: Permanent

Salary: From £48,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Hours: Full-time 38.3-hour working week over 4 weekdays (Monday–Friday) with a set day off each week. 1 in 4 Saturdays (9:00 am – 5:00 pm) 1 in 12 Sundays (10:00 am – 4:00 pm). No out-of-hours (OOH) responsibilities.

We are looking for an experienced, full-time veterinary surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team in Southwest London/Surrey!

You’ll enjoy the independence to manage your own cases, while also having access to guidance from colleagues with a wide range of expertise, including certificate holders. We value collaboration but equally respect your clinical autonomy.

Work–life balance is very important to us, and our carefully structured rota is designed with this in mind. Outside of work, our team enjoys regular social activities, from quiz nights to seasonal events such as Easter egg hunts, Halloween parties, and summer and Christmas celebrations.

Vet4Life is a modern, well-established first-opinion small animal practice, located on the Surrey/Middlesex border. We’re within walking distance of the Southwestern train line, making London easily accessible. With three sites across Surbiton, Teddington, and Shepperton, we are proud to be RCVS-accredited and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including an endoscope, laparoscopic kit, ultrasound scanner, CR radiography, Class 4 laser, and a fully equipped in-house lab.

Vet4life has a wonderful team of 10 vets. team includes vets and nurses with certificates in emergency and critical care, advanced veterinary practice, small animal surgery, small animal medicine, surgical nursing, and consulting. We also have special interests across dermatology, cardiology, exotics, and wellbeing, making our practice a diverse and stimulating place to work.

We are committed to providing an environment where our people can thrive. We encourage and support professional development with well-funded CPD and career progression opportunities. Above all, we believe that providing the best care for our clients and their pets starts with ensuring our team has the tools, resources, and supportive environment they need to excel.

What We’re Looking For:

• An RCVS registered veterinary surgeon with 3 years + experience in first-opinion practice.
• Someone who values bothclinical independence andteam collaboration.
• A professional who is passionate about deliveringhigh-quality care to clients and their pets.
• A team player who enjoys contributing to apositive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Interest in developing aclinical specialism or pursuing further qualifications is welcomed and supported.

What we offer

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• External CPD funded

• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program

• Career progression opportunities

• Staff discount schemes

• Life Assurance

• Enhanced sicknesspay

• Enhanced equal family leave

• E-car salary sacrifice scheme

• Employer contribution pension scheme

• Recruitment referral reward scheme

• Wellness program including:

• Employeeassistanceprogram

• Eyecare voucher scheme

• Free annual Flu jab

• Cycle to work scheme

To apply, find out more information, or arrange a confidential chat contact Natalie at [e-mail]