We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team at Medivet Southfields, a well-established RCVS-accredited practice in the heart of southwest London.
This is a busy, vibrant branch that carries out a range of procedures including soft tissue surgeries, dentals, ophthalmic work, imaging such as X-ray and ultrasound, and in-house laboratory diagnostics. You’ll be working alongside a highly skilled and welcoming team, including our Branch Partner, student veterinary nurses, a client care assistant, veterinary care assistant, and practice manager, all committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and outstanding service to our clients.
Medivet offers a truly collaborative working environment through its hub-and-spoke model, giving you access to referral centres, specialist knowledge, and hospital-based opportunities. We also invest heavily in our people, with a generous CPD allowance, paid professional fees, private medical insurance, enhanced annual leave, and genuine support for career development, including funded certificates.
Southfields itself is a fantastic place to live and work, with excellent transport links via the District line, a warm and welcoming community atmosphere, and easy access to beautiful green spaces such as Wimbledon Common. The area is home to independent cafés, great restaurants, and boutique shops, and is just a short trip into central London, giving you the best of both worlds. This is a brilliant opportunity for a veterinary surgeon looking to take the next step in their career while enjoying an exceptional work-life balance in one of London’s most desirable locations.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, simply click apply or for a friendly chat, get in touch with Nabi at [email protected] or call 07961834919.
Key Benefits
Private Medical Insurance from day one.
Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
Life Assurance 3 x salary.
Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
Funded certificate opportunities.
VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
Sabbatical based on length of service.
Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
Cycle to Work scheme,
Discounts on Medivet products and services.
Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.
Role Accountabilities
Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.
In this role you will:
Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.
Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.
Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.
Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.
Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.
Your Skills and Experience
RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.
About Us
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.
We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.
This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.
