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Medivet

Maternity Cover Veterinary Surgeon

London On-site 2-5 yrs exp
Veterinary surgeryClinical careConsultationsTreatment planningLaboratory diagnostics

Requirements

Candidates must be a qualified MRCVS with strong surgical experience and a passion for clinical excellence. The role requires a team-oriented professional capable of working in a collaborative, fast-paced practice environment.

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

Education

Professional Certificate

Skills

Veterinary surgeryClinical careConsultationsTreatment planningLaboratory diagnosticsX-rayUltrasoundDentistryRegulatory complianceTeam collaborationClient care