An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Veterinary Surgeon to join our long-standing, collaborative team at Medivet Richmond 24-Hour Hospital. If you’re looking for an engaging, hands-on role within a well-equipped hospital environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
This is a full-time position, covering 40 hours per week with 1 in 6 weekends in a dynamic clinical setting. We’re seeking a dedicated team player with at least 2 years of UK experience, who is confident with general practice duties. A keen interest in medicine and ultrasonography would be particularly welcome, though not essential.
As a busy 24-hour hospital, we encounter a diverse range of cases, spanning from routine consultation, surgeries and dental treatments to complex medical and surgical workups. With our in-house capabilities including full lab, x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy and CT, we handle diagnostics efficiently using modern equipment.
Furthermore, we have several advanced procedures proficient in laparoscopic surgeries, soft tissue surgeries (thyroidectomy, anal gland removal, BOAS and entropion) and orthopaedic surgeries (TPLO, fracture repairs, patella luxation and FHNE). This enables our vets to comprehensively manage their cases in house.
You’ll be joining an experienced, supportive team at an exciting time of restructure across the region, many of the team have worked at Richmond for over a decade. The current team includes 7 day vets, 3 night vets, 6 day RVNs, 2 night RVNs, 4 SVNs, 3 PCAs, and 5 CCAs. The hospital is also proud to be a nurse training practice and a graduate vet residency provider, contributing to the growth of the next generation of veterinary professionals.
We are an RCVS-accredited Small Animal Hospital, with Emergency and Critical Care accreditation, ensuring that our standards of care and facilities are second to none.
Located in picturesque South West London, Medivet Richmond is easily accessible — just a short distance from Kew Gardens and Richmond Park, and well-connected via mainline rail, Overground, Underground, and bus routes. Free parking is available within walking distance, and the M3 and M4 motorways are nearby.
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, gain exposure to advanced procedures, or simply want to be part of a dedicated and friendly hospital team — we’d love to hear from you.
For more a friendly, initial conversation or further information, contact joanne.gray@medivet.co.uk

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be an RCVS registered vet surgeon.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Implementation of a progressive clinical culture.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional clinical care to clients and patients.
• Supports nurse consults and understands how this contributes to the performance and efficient operation of the clinic.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of each and every colleague.
  Our clinics are run by small teams who need to work together effectively to deliver exceptional care to our clients, patients, and colleagues. This means that, from time to time, you may be required to carry out tasks outside your normal duties, where you have the skills, knowledge and experience required.