Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Wood Street Veterinary Group, Cockfosters Vet Surgery, Cockfosters, London Salary up to £70,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000.

Are you an experienced, confident vet looking for more autonomy in a supportive, well-established practice?

We're looking for a dedicated Sole Charge Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team at Cockfosters Vet Surgery part of the Wood Street Veterinary Group.

Make Wood Street Vet Group your next move

We are a 5-branch brand with a main hospital in Barnet. We have facilities to include digital x-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, dental x-ray & much more. We offer all kinds of surgery to include some orthopaedic. Our main hospital is in a fantastic location, and 15-20 minutes from all of our branches. We have a large team spanning across the 5 branches, with everyone sharing the load of branch work. Easy to commute into London, and easy to drive to and to park.

The Role

• Sole charge position - take the lead on clinical decisions and case management
• A mix of consultations and surgery, offering a varied and rewarding caseload
• 4-5 day working week with no OOH, no Sundays, and no bank holidays
• 1 in 3 Saturdays (working with our experienced support team)

Who We're Looking For

• Someone who enjoys working independently but values team support when needed
• Excellent communicator who builds strong client relationships
• Calm, compassionate, and dedicated to providing high-quality care

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from - Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Wood Street Veterinary Group, Cockfosters Vet Surgery

23 Heddon Court Parade, Cockfosters, Cockfosters, EN4 0DB, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.