Job Description
Experienced Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice, Clapham
We are a proudly independent small animal practice in Clapham, built around a sense of space, calm, and genuinely good veterinary medicine. As our caseload continues to grow, we’re looking to welcome a confident Veterinary Surgeon (5+ years’ experience) to join our close-knit, supportive team.
Our practice has been thoughtfully designed to allow everyone — patients, clients, and staff — to breathe. The building is fully air-conditioned throughout and arranged over three levels, with a dedicated dog/exotic clinic and a completely separate cat-only clinic, helping us minimise stress and work efficiently.
On the ground floor, the dog and exotic clinic benefits from a large, light reception area, multiple consult rooms, two operating theatres, a well-equipped prep and dental area, a fully leaded imaging room, and spacious wards and walk-in kennels. There’s also a sunny staff garden at the back — a real bonus for breaks on warmer days.
Above this, the mezzanine level is dedicated entirely to staff: changing facilities, laundry, a comfortable kitchen, office space, and a state-of-the-art IDEXX laboratory that allows us to work up cases properly in-house.
The first floor houses our fully independent cat clinic, complete with its own reception, consult rooms, imaging suite, prep area, operating theatre, cat ward, and manager’s office. The separation works beautifully and is something both clients and clinicians value highly.
Clinically, we are very well equipped and enjoy using all our kit to its full potential. This includes DR digital and dental radiography, ultrasound with echocardiography, multiparameter monitoring, capnography, Doppler blood pressure, tonometry, fluid pumps, bear huggers, and Casco kennels with integrated heating and lighting. We have excellent orthopaedic and dental kits, and the practice owners hold certificates in Small Animal Surgery and Small Animal Dentistry, creating plenty of opportunity for collaboration, development, and case continuity.
The Role
The role itself is designed to be balanced, varied, and genuinely enjoyable, with time protected for both clinical work and thinking space:
- 4-day working week, with the option of approximately 40 hours or 30 hours for the right candidate - One dedicated consultation day per week, with: 20-minute consults Built-in catch-up breaks - Protected admin and task time - Three procedure-focused days, covering: Routine neutering and dentistry More complex soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, depending on experience and interests - 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, 9am–1pm only, managing minor emergencies and inpatients - No out-of-hours work — patients requiring overnight or weekend care are referred to a local OOH provider
About You
We’re looking for a vet with:
- At least 5 years’ UK small animal experience - A collaborative, team-focused approach - A commitment to delivering thoughtful, high-quality patient care In return, we offer real clinical freedom, strong day-to-day support, and a working environment where CPD is actively encouraged and fully funded.
Benefits & Holiday
- Salary up to £80,000 - All Bank Holidays off - An extra day off on or around your birthday - 24 days’ paid holiday (6 weeks) for vets, based on a 4-day week - Holiday and salary pro-rated for reduced hours - Optional private health insurance with Vitality - Optional Cycle to Work scheme
If you’re looking for a senior role in an independent practice where standards matter, teamwork is genuine, and the working environment has been carefully thought through, we’d love to hear from you. Please email Jordan at j.corrigan@purovets.com to request some additional details.