Job Description

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with strong surgical experience to join our well-situated practice in Islington, North London.

Medivet Liverpool Road is a well-established and much-loved practice within the local community.

You’ll be working as part of a friendly, close-knit team alongside Ella, one of our experienced vets, with support from our Branch Partner, David. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and collaborative environment where high standards of patient care are at the heart of everything we do.

Our practice is fully equipped to provide exceptional clinical care, including in-house laboratory facilities, x-ray, ultrasound, dentistry, and an on-site operating theatre.

The Role

• Full-time position (40 hours per week)

• 4-day working week

• 1 in 3 Saturdays

• Fixed-term contract (6 months, maternity cover)

• Start date: June 2026

• Salary: £60,000 pro rata

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team in a thriving London practice.

Why join us?

Your career means more than a rota and a job title — that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

Health and Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one

• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

• Life Assurance (3x salary)

Annual Leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service

• Extra “Day for You” — a paid day off just for you

Learning and Development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year

• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD, and 24-hour hospitals

• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional Support

• RCVS, VDS, and BVA fees paid

• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available

• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Season Ticket loans

• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About You

You are a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver exceptional clinical care in both consultations and surgery, maintaining the highest standards of regulatory and clinical compliance

• Develop tailored treatment plans in partnership with clients

• Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment

• Share your skills and contribute to the development of Medivet clinical communities