Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Introduction
Our Client is a corporately owned veterinary practice in Oxted, Surrey, seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly and supportive clinical team. The practice offers a busy and varied first opinion caseload, modern facilities and the opportunity to work with clinical autonomy while benefiting from an experienced team and access to a wider veterinary network.

Working Hours / Rota
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, with a set day off each week. Weekend duties are shared on a 1:6 rota at a nearby 24-hour veterinary hospital in Beckenham, alongside a fair share of on-call and bank holiday responsibilities.

Specific weekday shift times and the frequency of on-call duties have not been provided.

Role Description
The successful Veterinary Surgeon will manage a varied first opinion small animal caseload, combining consultations, diagnostics and surgical procedures. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of cases, develop tailored treatment plans and exercise clinical judgement while maintaining high standards of patient and client care.

Working closely with experienced colleagues, the successful candidate will benefit from a supportive clinical environment and access to additional expertise through a nearby 24-hour hospital.

The practice actively encourages professional development, with opportunities to pursue individual clinical interests, undertake funded certificates and progress within the wider veterinary network.

Team Size
The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced Branch Partner, supported by 3 nursing colleagues and 2 receptionists. The practice promotes a collaborative working environment where team members are encouraged to share knowledge, support one another and contribute to delivering excellent patient care.

Practice Details & Equipment
The practice is a well-equipped small animal surgery in Oxted, Surrey, offering a broad range of first opinion veterinary services. Facilities include 3 consultation rooms, a dedicated operating theatre, a dental suite, X-ray and ultrasound equipment.

Additional clinical support is available through a nearby 24-hour veterinary hospital in Beckenham, providing access to a wider range of expertise and facilities for more complex cases.

Located within walking distance of Oxted railway station, the practice benefits from convenient transport connections to London Bridge, Clapham Junction and Victoria.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon with strong all-round small animal clinical skills and confidence managing consultations and routine surgical procedures. They should be comfortable taking responsibility for their own cases while working collaboratively with the wider team.

Excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality patient and client care are essential. The practice would particularly suit someone proactive and motivated who values clinical autonomy and is keen to continue developing their professional interests.

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