Veterinary Surgeon

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Village Vet, Kensal Green and Queens Park, London

Hours: 42 hours per week with 1 in 4 Saturdays (consulting only) – with the following Friday off for a long weekend

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (D.O.E)

We are looking for an engaged and motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team across our two neighbourhood clinics in West London.

You’ll provide excellent, kind, and personal clinical care to the pets of Kensal Green and Queens Park, working alongside experienced RVNs, a dedicated Client Care team, and under the mentorship of our Lead Vet based at Queens Park.

This is a split role combining both consulting and surgical shifts, offering you a great balance of variety and clinical experience. Our days are structured to include time for admin, follow-ups, and breaks – ensuring you can focus on providing the best care without feeling rushed.

Why Join Us?

At Village Vet, we’re passionate about creating an environment where you can thrive professionally and personally.

• Support for certificates and further training – we’ll help you follow your interests and develop your skills.
• Investment in people and facilities – we’re committed to providing the best possible care for pets and clients alike.
• Clinical freedom – we encourage our vets to fully work up their cases and are always open to new ideas or equipment investments.
• In-house orthopaedics – we work with peripatetic surgeon James Creasey (CertSAS) of London Veterinary Services, allowing us to manage orthopaedic cases internally.
• Referral and hospital support – complex or overnight cases are supported by our 24-hour hospital in Hampstead and our referral network, including London Vet Specialists, Davies, and NDSR.
• Progressive, forward-thinking group – Village Vet operates 32 sites across London, Hertfordshire, and Cambridge, including 4 large 24-hour hospitals and a referral centre.

About Village Vet

Village Vet is a premium, progressive veterinary group that believes in supporting and investing in its people. With a strong, recognisable brand and over 400 staff across 32 sites, we’re proud of our reputation for excellence and compassion within the veterinary profession.

Our Highgate, Queens Park, and Kensal Green practices are modern, well-equipped, and known for delivering outstanding first-opinion care in a friendly, collaborative environment. We want you to enjoy being a vet, with time to develop your skills, grow your confidence, and build meaningful client relationships.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a UK small animal practice
• Confident with routine surgery and consultations
• Strong teamwork, communication, and client-care skills
• Commitment to providing high-quality, contextualised patient care

What we offer

• 5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave (pro-rata)
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Village Vet bonus scheme
• Certifications encouraged and funding available
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD

About us

Village Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

To apply, please complete the quick application form below. Alternatively, for more information please contact Lissa at Lissa.Semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk   or call 07523268918.

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