Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus a relocation allowance of up to £5,000.
Location
New Malden Vets, a practice situated south‑west of London near Wimbledon and Kingston-upon-Thames – 25 minutes by train to central London.
About the Practice
We are a high‑standard general veterinary practice with a range of four consulting rooms, a dedicated prep room and theatre, separate dental, X‑ray and ultrasound areas, multiparameter anaesthetic monitors, bronchoscopy equipment, and a full surgical kit. We hold Gold‑Standard “Cat Friendly Clinic” status, with separate cat and dog waiting rooms and kennels designed to minimise stress.
Responsibilities
* Consultations and routine round‑ups for small animals
* Perform surgeries – both routine and more complex procedures such as enterotomies, cystotomies and caesarean sections
* Manage dedicated administrative time for documentation and case management
* Work with a full‑time schedule covering 4 days a week, typically 1–2 early and late shifts per week and one full Saturday block; no out‑of‑hours duty
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of vets, nurses, students and staff to maintain high standards of patient care
* Participate in CPD, clinical clubs, and knowledge sharing sessions to continuously advance clinical practice
Benefits and Support
* 6.6 weeks annual leave + birthday holiday
* Private medical insurance and family‑friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and wellbeing initiatives
* £1,250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro‑rata; certificate support and access to IVC Evidensia Academy
* Funding for research and a £1,000 Care Fund contribution per year for all vets
* Professional memberships (BVA, VDS cover, RCVS fees) supported by the practice
* Pension scheme – 5 % employee / 3 % employer contribution
* Discounts and cashback through the Pawsome Benefits reward gateway; staff pet care discounts
* Flexible work arrangements, including full‑time, part‑time, or bespoke rosters to fit lifestyle needs
We are dedicated to providing a supportive, collaborative working environment and encouraging all team members to achieve their highest potential.
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