Senior Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Location South London
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Didier Matagne

Contact e-mail : didier@matandbow.com
Job ref: 32139
Published: 12 days ago

Job Title: Senior Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Location: South London
Salary: £65,000–£80,000 DOE + benefits
Job Type: Full-time (part-time considered)
Recruiter: Mat & Bow Recruitment Group Ltd

 

About the Role


 Mat & Bow Recruitment Group is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a respected, independent veterinary practice in South London, seeking an experienced Senior Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join the team. This is a key clinical leadership role, ideal for a confident, highly skilled vet who enjoys mentoring, case continuity, and shaping clinical standards.

Working alongside a talented team, you’ll have the opportunity to take a leading role in practice development, clinical governance, and mentoring junior vets – all while maintaining a strong focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead complex medical and surgical cases, ensuring the highest clinical standards are met.

  • Support and mentor junior vets, nurses and students through case reviews and clinical coaching.

  • Champion gold-standard client care and contribute to the ongoing development of the practice.

  • Work with the practice leadership on clinical protocols, quality improvement, and CPD planning.

  • Take part in rota planning and clinical leadership discussions where needed.

 

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience as a qualified small animal Veterinary Surgeon.

  • RCVS registration and eligibility to work in the UK.

  • Confident with complex diagnostics, soft tissue surgery, and/or orthopaedics (desired, not essential).

  • Certificate holder or working towards a certificate (strongly encouraged and supported).

  • Strong leadership qualities with a genuine interest in team development and mentorship.

  • Excellent communication skills, both client-facing and within the clinical team.

 

 

What’s on Offer

  • 4 or 5-day working week with protected admin time.

  • No OOH; shared Saturday rota (1 in 4 or less)..

  • Enhanced CPD budget + certificate support.

  • Private medical insurance, RCVS/VDS fees paid.

  • Collaborative, low-turnover team with genuine clinical autonomy.