Job Description

We're looking for a confident and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly teams across well-established Medivet branches in the Surrey/Bracknell region.


This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet with a minimum of 3 years' experience who enjoys variety in their week and wants to work across different clinical settings, each with its own unique team and caseload.


The Area has strong Branch Partners and Lead Vets who you would be working with, and well-bonded teams of passionate people supporting you. The region as a whole is known for excellent collaboration among its vet and nurse community. Our vets have a wealth of experience and a range of clinical interests and expertise, making the clinics excellent learning environments. Our 24-Hour Hospital has an outstanding team of vets. All vets in the region are assigned a 'Buddy' who remains a source of support should you need it throughout your time with us.


You'll be supported by experienced colleagues and nursing teams at each location, with access to excellent clinical facilities, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house labs, and more.


As part of the Medivet group, you'll also benefit from strong clinical support, career development opportunities, and access to our 24-hour hospitals for more complex cases and referrals.


This role offers excellent work-life balance and the chance to be part of supportive, close-knit practice teams, while also enjoying the flexibility and variety of working across multiple sites.


This is a full time position working 40 hours per week.


For further information please email carlie.smith@medivet.co.uk

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 accurate estimates for clients, ensuring payment and minimising debt. Work closely with the Practice Manager to maximise commercial performance with a focus on key measures. Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way. Inspire your team, sharing new or evolving practice standards and changes to processes. 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. Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills. Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients. An understanding and appreciation of exceptional care and how this improves the client experience. Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture. Experience of delivering strong commercial performance through effective allocation of clinical activity. Experienced in working effectively as part of a team. 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.