Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Lynton House Vets, Addlestone, Addlestone, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary up to 70,000 DOE

Salary up to 70,000 DOE and relocation allowance up to 5,000

For more than 70 years, Lynton Vets has been at the heart of the Addlestone community, caring for generations of pets and their families. We're proud of the trusted relationships we've built, and we're now looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated and compassionate team. Here, patient care and meaningful connections with clients always come first.

A Practice Designed for Comfort

Our picturesque Addlestone branch offers a warm and welcoming environment for both pets and people. With two consult rooms, a cosy reception, a theatre, kennels, a dispensary, and in-house lab facilities, we're well equipped for everyday care. For more advanced procedures, our Woking hospital provides additional surgical facilities, giving you the best of both worlds, a close-knit practice life supported by modern hospital standards.

Variety in Your Day

Life at Lynton is never dull. Our vets enjoy a balance of consulting and surgery, with caseloads ranging from routine neutering and lump removals to soft tissue procedures. Prefer to focus more on consulting, or lean towards surgery? We're happy to shape the role around your skills and passions, giving you the freedom to work in a way that suits you best.

Skilled Nursing Support

Our talented Registered Veterinary Nurses are central to how we work. They run their own clinics, managing second vaccinations, post-op checks, discharges, admits, and repeat medications. In theatre, they're right there alongside our vets, ensuring every patient is cared for with precision and compassion. Their expertise allows our vets to focus on what they do best, knowing their patients are in safe hands.

A Team That Feels Like Family

Across our practices, you'll be supported by a friendly and experienced team of seven Veterinary Surgeons, ten Registered Veterinary Nurses, student nurses, ANAs, and a brilliant reception crew. We're proud to be a team that truly enjoys working together and supporting one another. Professional growth is encouraged too--one of our vets is completing a certificate in Dentistry, and we welcome a visiting orthopaedic specialist on a regular basis. Beyond the clinic, giving back is important to us, and we actively support charities such as Cats Protection, Guide Dogs, and Dogs Trust.

Grow With Us

We believe your development is as important as the care you provide. Whether you're working towards a certificate, expanding your clinical skills, or simply want to keep learning, we'll support you with funded CPD, time to study, and encouragement to reach your goals.

Balance That Works for You

This is a full-time role across four days and 40 hours, with no out-of-hours commitment. You'll be part of our 1:4 Saturday rota (8:30am-4:00pm) with time off in lieu, and we're open to part-time hours for the right candidate--because we know work-life balance matters. While based mainly in Addlestone, there may be occasional travel to our Woking and Bagshot branches.

A Place to Call Home

If you're relocating or simply want the convenience, we can also offer self-contained accommodation at our Bagshot practice. It's a comfortable and practical option that makes settling in that bit easier.

Life in Addlestone

Addlestone is a friendly Surrey town with a warm community feel and everything you need on your doorstep. From riverside walks along the Wey to exploring Chertsey Meads or paddleboarding with friends, it's a great spot for outdoor adventures. The town itself offers modern leisure facilities, a cinema, shops, and plenty of cafes, while larger hubs like Weybridge, Woking, and Guildford are close by. With quick links to the M25 and regular trains into London, Addlestone strikes the perfect balance between relaxed local living and excellent connections.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -#

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday#

Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing#

Development

1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get 1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme#

Professional Memberships

BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees#

Colleague Benefits

Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Lynton House Vets, Addlestone
136 Spinney Hill, Addlestone, Addlestone, KT15 1BB, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.#

Talent Partner

Amelia Bateman

amelia.bateman@ivcevidensia.com