Small Animal Vet - Sutton

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – Sutton

A well-supported permanent opportunity is available for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon within a small animal practice in the Sutton area. This role offers the chance to join an independent, vet-led group with strong clinical support, a four-day working week and access to certificate holders across multiple disciplines. Candidates seeking progression and a balanced rota should continue reading.

Key Details

- Position: Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

- Specialism: Small Animal Practice

- Location: Sutton, South London

- Experience Required: 2+ years

- Working Pattern: Full-time

- Weekends: 1:4 Saturdays

- OOH: No OOH. No on-call.

- Salary: Up to £75,000 p/a depending on experience

Why You'll Love This Role

This is a good opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon who wants support, progression and genuine work-life balance. The role combines a manageable rota with access to experienced colleagues, certificate holders and funded development options.

About the Role

You will be joining a hospital team across Greenford and Ealing, with the role predominantly based at Greenford and occasional cover at Ealing. The practice is looking for a permanent Veterinary Surgeon with at least two years' experience.

Support is available from an experienced and loyal team, including Registered Veterinary Nurses and support colleagues. Clinical discussion is also supported by vets with certificate-level interests across soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, neurology, dermatology, exotics, oncology and more.

The group is happy to support your area of expertise and to invest in equipment needed to help deliver high standards of care. There is also support for clinical progression, with enhanced CPD and funding available towards certificates.

About the Practice

This is an independent, vet-led group founded by veterinary surgeons and built around clinical excellence and compassionate care. The wider group includes multi-award-winning surgeries and a network of experienced Veterinary Surgeons selected for their clinical ability and patient care.

The team includes certificate holders across a broad range of disciplines, creating strong internal support for case discussion and progression. The group also offers zero per cent finance plans across its practices to help support owners during consultation conversations.

Working in Sutton

Sutton is a well-connected part of South London, with practical commuter links into central London and surrounding areas. For Veterinary Surgeons, it offers the benefit of working in an established suburban setting with access to a wider South London catchment, which can support a varied small animal caseload. It is a sensible location for candidates looking to combine accessible travel with a permanent role in the London area.

Benefits

- Salary of up to £75,000 p/a depending on experience.

- 4-day working week.

- Light weekend rota with 1:4 Saturdays.

- No OOH or on-call.

- £2,000 CPD allowance or certificate funding.

- Perkbox subscription.

- Visa sponsorship if required.

- 5.6 weeks annual leave.

- Dental and health cashback scheme.

- Clinical progression opportunities through CPD and internal opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience is required?

The role is for a Veterinary Surgeon with 2+ years' experience.

Is there any out-of-hours work?

No. The role does not include OOH or on-call.

What is the working pattern?

This is a full-time role with a standard 4-day working week and a 1:4 Saturday rota.

What support will be available?

Support is available from an experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses and support staff, alongside certificate holders in multiple specialties.

What development opportunities are available?

The practice offers enhanced CPD and may support certificate funding, with clinical progression encouraged.

If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Job Reference No: JN-35808