Exp Small Animal Vet - Beckenham
Small Animal VetPermanent
Beckenham
Job Description
Join a modern, purpose-built Small Animal Practice in Beckenham where you can build lasting relationships with clients, their pets, and a team committed to high standards of care. This role is well suited to an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who wants to contribute to a progressive clinic and help shape the future of veterinary care.
Key Details
- Location: Beckenham
- Specialty: Small Animal Vet
- Role: Veterinary Surgeon
- Experience Required: At least 5 years’ proven experience in first opinion practice
- Qualifications: BVSc/BVM&S or equivalent. MRCVS, or eligible to register.
- Key Clinical Areas: Consultations, surgery, and case management
- CPD: £1,500 CPD budget and 5 days CPD leave per year
- Annual Leave: 200 hours’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday Leave: Your birthday off after one year’s service
- Pension: Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contribution
- Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme. Mental Health First Aiders. Free snacks and lunch in clinic. Monthly peer recognition schemes. Regular team and company social events. Celebrating clinic milestones. Access to a healthcare incentive after one year of employment. Potential eligibility for the Creature Comforts share options scheme after probation, subject to scheme rules and eligibility criteria.
Why You'll Love This Role
This is an opportunity to join a growing veterinary group that is focused on creating a better experience for pets, clients, and clinical teams. You will work within a supportive environment that values development, collaboration, and sensible caseloads, with genuine scope to contribute to a clinic and wider organisation that is evolving across London and beyond.
About the Role
You will deliver high-quality clinical care across consultations, surgery, and case management, working closely with the veterinary and nursing teams to maintain efficient service delivery. The role requires confident clinical judgement, clear communication, and a strong commitment to patient care and client experience.
You will be expected to maintain clinical standards in line with RCVS requirements and internal protocols, contribute to audits and quality improvement work, and support patient safety reporting. There is also an expectation that you will take a proactive approach to CPD and share learning with the wider team.
Client care is central to the role. You will need to communicate treatment plans, obtain informed consent, provide fee estimates, and discuss diagnostic results clearly and empathetically. You will also contribute to the practice’s reputation through positive client relationships and feedback.
The role includes active team collaboration, appraisals, development conversations, and mentoring where appropriate. You will also support correct charging, comply with relevant legislation and policies, and respond to the clinical elements of complaints in line with the escalation process.
About the Practice
This is a clinic built around a modern approach to veterinary care, with purpose-built technology and beautifully designed premises. The focus is on making access to care seamless and personal, while creating an environment that works for teams, clients, and pets.
The practice culture places emphasis on clinical quality, collaboration, and development. Teams are encouraged to work closely on cases, adopt practice communications promptly, and contribute to ongoing improvement and patient safety.
Working in Beckenham
Beckenham is in South East London and offers a practical base for veterinary professionals who want access to London while working in a local community setting. It is well placed for commuting and for candidates looking to combine city access with a more neighbourhood-focused working environment. The area is served by public transport links and sits within reach of other parts of London, which can suit candidates travelling from nearby locations.
Benefits
- 200 hours’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Your birthday off after one year’s service.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contribution.
- £1,500 CPD budget and 5 days CPD leave per year.
- Access to a healthcare incentive after one year of employment.
- Potential eligibility for the Creature Comforts share options scheme after probation, subject to scheme rules and eligibility criteria.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.
- Free snacks and lunch in clinic.
- Monthly peer recognition schemes.
- Regular team and company social events.
- Celebrating clinic milestones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What experience do I need?
You will need at least 5 years’ proven experience as a Veterinary Surgeon in first opinion practice. A BVSc/BVM&S or equivalent is required, along with MRCVS or eligibility to register.
What clinical work will I be doing?
The role covers consultations, surgery, and case management. You will also contribute to audits, quality improvement, and patient safety reporting.
Is CPD supported?
Yes. The role includes a £1,500 CPD budget and 5 days’ CPD leave per year.
What kind of practice environment can I expect?
You will be joining a modern, purpose-built clinic with a strong focus on clinical standards, collaboration, and client experience.
Why is this role attractive?
It offers the chance to join a growing group with genuine development opportunities, a supportive culture, and the opportunity to help shape a clinic from the start.
If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role in Beckenham where you can develop, contribute, and build lasting client relationships, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Job Reference No: JN-35756
Job location
Beckenham
This is the approximate job location. The exact practice address is shared with suitable candidates.
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