Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet Clapham is a vibrant, well-established practice situated in the heart of South West London. Here's a glimpse into what makes us special:
 

You'll work alongside Guy and Laura, our experienced vets who hold certificates in Endoscopy, Small Animal Practice, and Cardiology. This is a brilliant opportunity to further develop your clinical skills in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Our practice is fully equipped with laparoscopy, digital x-ray, doppler ultrasound, and a full complement of in-house analysers, allowing us to keep the vast majority of procedures in-house. We also have a fantastic nursing team of RVNs, SVNs, and a dedicated front-of-house crew. Medivet Clapham truly has all the right ingredients for a thriving, rewarding practice.

Situated on the bustling Abbeville Road, our clinic has great curb appeal and a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. We're just a short walk from Clapham Common and conveniently located between Clapham Common and Clapham South Underground stations, with easy access to the Northern Line and excellent local amenities.

Living and working in Clapham offers the perfect balance of city life and green space. Trendy cafés, buzzing restaurants, independent shops, and leafy parks make it a popular area for professionals and families alike.

Whether you're commuting or looking to relocate, Clapham is a dynamic and sought-after neighbourhood to call home.

This is a full-time role, 5 days per week averaging around 42.7 hours per week with 1 in 3 Saturdays (also within the Clapham practice). Our flexible schedule offers a mix of early finishes (2pm), standard days and later shifts (7pm), helping you balance work and life.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, simply click apply, or for a friendly initial conversation please contact Joanne at

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 tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.

• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.

• 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.

• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.

• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.

• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.

• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.

• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.

• 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.