About the Role
As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you will collaborate with the practice team to deliver high standards of patient and client care across a varied caseload. You will develop clinical skills, share knowledge with colleagues, and contribute positively to the practice's clinical culture.
Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.
- Continue to develop clinical skills and interests.
- Share knowledge and experience with colleagues.
- Contribute positively to the clinical culture of the practice.
- Be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care.
- Support the ongoing development of those around you.
Requirements
- A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS.
- Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
- A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
- Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Skills
- Routine medical and surgical cases
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Client relationship building
- Learning and development
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Independent work
- Collaborative work
Location
- South Norwood, Greater London
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Flexible working options available
- 1 in 7 Saturdays 9am to 5pm with TOIL
- 5 day week 8.30 to 5, 10.00 to 6:30 11 to 7.30 (every other week) or 4 day week 8.30 to 7 or 9 to 7.30
Experience Level
- Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
Education Level
- Veterinary degree
- RCVS registration (or eligibility to register)
Salary/Compensations
- Up to £65,000 DOE
Benefits
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles.
- Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses.
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks.
- Support to develop clinical interests and expand capabilities.
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance.
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
- BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees.
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies).
- Retail discounts and cashback offers.
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets.
About the Company
- Inspiring Vet Care is the UK’s number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering healthier animals and happier owners.
- Paxton Vets comprises of two sites in South London, each offering superb equipment and facilities including ultrasound, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, well-equipped laboratories and a high standard of inpatient care equipment.
- The company enjoys long-standing relationships with a loyal client base and emphasizes continuity of care.
- They are proud to support local charities and have developed meaningful relationships within their local communities over 60 years of establishment.
Equal Opportunity
- We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
- Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
