Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal in Sidcup

Veterinary Surgeon

Oval Pet Centre, Sidcup

Salary up to £65,000 DOE

Shape Your Future with Oval Pet Centre

We’re looking for a motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join our close‑knit team. You’ll grow your skills, collaborate with colleagues to achieve the best clinical outcomes, and enjoy a rota that fits your lifestyle.

About the Role

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you will support our Nurses and Admin Team, provide excellent care to clients and patients, and contribute to the overall performance of the practice. This is a full‑time position on a 2‑week rota (4 days first week, 5 days second week) with an average of 38.25 hours per week. There is no on‑call (OOH) requirement. You will typically work one Saturday per month, though scheduling may vary around holiday periods. Flexible or part‑time options can also be considered.

About Oval Pet Centre

We are part of IVC Evidensia, a network with over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries, caring for around 25,000 animals every day. We pride ourselves on a supportive, skilled, and well‑equipped practice, featuring full diagnostics, Idexx blood machines, in‑house urine analysis, and a complete dental suite with X‑ray.

What We Expect

You are a confident communicator, willing to collaborate within the team to help our patients, and are passionate about veterinary care.

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance
• Advanced learning support & access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World‑leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re looking for a role that supports your ambitions and respects your work‑life balance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.