Small Animal Vet - Barnet
Small Animal VetPermanent
Barnet
Job Description
Join an established and growing small animal practice in Barnet, where the focus is on delivering high-quality clinical care in a well-supported environment. This opportunity will suit a Veterinary Surgeon who wants varied cases, close team collaboration, and the chance to help shape a modern approach to veterinary care. If you are looking for a role where your development is taken seriously, this is well worth your time.
Key Details
- Location: Barnet
- Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon
- Job Type: Permanent
- Speciality: Small Animal Vet
- Experience Required: 2 years’ proven experience in first opinion practice
- Qualifications Required: BVSc/BVM&S or equivalent. MRCVS, or eligible to register.
- Start Date: Flexible
- Duties: Consultations, surgery, case management, client communication, clinical audits, quality improvement, and patient safety reporting
- CPD Allowance: £1,500
- Study Leave: 5 days
- Annual Leave: 200 hours plus bank holidays
- Pension: Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution
Why You'll Love This Role
This role offers a strong mix of clinical variety, professional support, and real scope to contribute to a growing practice. You will work alongside veterinary and nursing colleagues in a setting that values collaboration, clinical standards, and ongoing development.
About the Role
As a Veterinary Surgeon, you will deliver high-quality care across consultations, surgery, and case management. You will be expected to communicate clearly with clients, obtain informed consent, provide fee estimates, and discuss treatment plans and diagnostic results in a timely manner.
You will work closely with the Clinical Director and wider veterinary team to maintain clinical standards in line with RCVS requirements and internal protocols. The role also includes participation in clinical audits, quality improvement activity, and patient safety reporting.
There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, coaching, and case discussion. You will be expected to contribute to a collaborative clinical environment and engage positively with appraisals and development conversations.
About the Practice
The practice is part of a group rebuilding the veterinary experience with a focus on seamless access to care and a more personal experience for pets and their owners. Clinics are described as beautifully designed and supported by purpose-built technology, with an emphasis on modern clinical care and a positive environment for teams and clients.
Clinical standards, clinical governance, and patient safety are central to the way the practice operates. The culture also places value on feedback, communication, and shared learning across the team.
Working in Barnet
Barnet offers a North London base with access to a wide commuter network, making it suitable for candidates travelling from across the capital and surrounding areas. It will appeal to veterinary professionals who want the convenience of an urban location while working in a practice environment with strong clinical and team focus.
Benefits
- 200 hours’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Your birthday off after one year’s service.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
- £1,500 CPD allowance.
- 5 days of dedicated study leave.
- Access to a healthcare incentive after one year of employment.
- Genuine career progression as the group grows across London and beyond.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.
- Free snacks and lunch in clinic.
- Monthly peer recognition schemes.
- Regular team and company social events.
- Potential eligibility for a share options scheme after successful completion of probation, subject to scheme rules and eligibility criteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of work will I be doing?
You will manage consultations, surgery, and case work, with responsibility for client communication, clinical audits, quality improvement, and patient safety reporting.
What experience is required?
At least 2 years’ proven experience as a veterinary surgeon in first opinion practice is required.
What qualifications do I need?
You will need BVSc/BVM&S or equivalent, and you must be MRCVS or eligible to register.
Is there support for CPD and development?
Yes. The role includes a £1,500 CPD allowance and 5 days of dedicated study leave, alongside a culture that supports ongoing development.
What location is the role based in?
The role is based in Barnet.
If you are a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a role with varied clinical work, supportive colleagues, and the chance to grow with an ambitious practice, we would like to hear from you.
Job Reference No: JN-35781
Job location
Barnet
This is the approximate job location. The exact practice address is shared with suitable candidates.
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