Job Title
Veterinary Surgeon
Practice
Vet4Life
Location
Surbiton, Shepperton and Teddington (Southwest London / Surrey)
Role type
Permanent
Salary
From £50,000 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 (9:00‑17:00) and 1 in 12 Sundays (10:00‑16:00). No out-of-hours responsibilities.
Overview
We are looking for an experienced full‑time veterinary surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team in Southwest London / Surrey. You will have independence to manage your own cases while enjoying guidance from colleagues across a range of expertise. Work‑life balance is a priority, with a carefully structured rota and regular social events such as quiz nights and seasonal celebrations.
Practice Highlights
Vet4Life is a modern, well‑established first‑opinion small animal practice on the Surrey/Middlesex border. With three sites across Surbiton, Teddington and Shepperton, we are 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. The team of 10 vets offers strengths in emergency and critical care, advanced veterinary practice, small animal surgery and medicine, surgical nursing, consulting, dermatology, cardiology, exotics and wellbeing.
Professional Development
We encourage and support continuous professional development with well‑funded CPD and career progression opportunities, ensuring our team has the tools, resources and supportive environment to excel.
Example Weekday Shifts
08:00‑17:30 or 10:00‑19:30
Responsibilities & Expectations
• Manage a caseload independently while collaborating with team members. • Deliver high‑quality care to clients and their pets. • Contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture. • Pursue further qualifications or specialise in a clinical area, supported by the practice.
Qualifications
• RCVS‑registered veterinary surgeon with at least 3 years experience in a first‑opinion practice. • Demonstrated clinical independence paired with a collaborative spirit. • Passion for high‑quality patient care and client service.
Benefits
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
* RCVS and VDS fees paid
* External CPD funded
* Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
* Career progression opportunities
* Staff discount schemes
* Life assurance
* Enhanced sickness pay
* Enhanced equal family leave
* E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
* Employer contribution pension scheme
* Recruitment referral reward scheme
* Wellness programme, including employee assistance programme, eye‑care voucher scheme, free annual flu jab and cycle‑to‑work scheme
How to Apply
Contact Ophelia for more information or to arrange a confidential chat.
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