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Medivet

Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Thriving Veterinary Practice in North London

Southgate, Greater London

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Role family
Healthcare
Seniority
Lead / management
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

Join Medivet Southgate as a Lead Vet, bring your ideas and expertise to drive the practice forward. Including a relocation allowance of up to £5000. Looking for a rewarding Veterinary Surgeon role in North London with a supportive team, modern facilities, and excellent transport links? We'd love to hear from you.

Our well-established North London practice is home to a friendly, experienced team and a loyal client base that genuinely values the high standard of care we provide to their pets. You'll enjoy working in a collaborative environment where patient wellbeing and team support are at the heart of everything we do.

Modern Facilities and Clinical Support

Our practice is well-equipped to help you deliver exceptional veterinary care, featuring:

Dedicated consultation room

Fully equipped theatre and prep area

Digital radiography

Dental X-ray facilities

In-house laboratory equipment

Ultrasound capabilities

You'll be supported by an experienced nursing team, dedicated clinical operations colleagues, and have access to the excellent facilities and expertise available at our nearby 24-hour hospital in North London.

Fantastic North London Location

Conveniently located just a 15-minute walk from Southgate Underground Station on the Piccadilly Line, the practice offers direct access to Central London in approximately 35 minutes. Whether you're commuting from the city or exploring the local area, you'll benefit from excellent transport connections, a variety of shops, cafés and restaurants, and beautiful green spaces perfect for a lunchtime stroll.

Why Join Us?

Established, respected veterinary practice

Supportive and experienced clinical team

Modern diagnostic equipment

Access to a nearby 24-hour hospital

Excellent transport links to Central London

Welcoming client base and varied caseload

Great work-life balance in a vibrant North London location

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking a supportive team culture, quality clinical standards, and a well-connected North London location.

This role offers a Sign on allowance of up to £5000.

For an informal chat please speak to Rachel at rachel.spary@medivet.co.uk

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one

24/7 counselling and wellbeing support

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service

Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

£1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year

Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals

Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

Lead Vet Contribution Scheme

RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid.

Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available

Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

Cycle to Work

Season Ticket loans

Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You want to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

We welcome applications from experienced Vets ready to lead, develop and inspire.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance

Develop tailored treatment plans with clients

Work collaboratively within a supportive team

Share your skills, inspiring others and supporting our Medivet communities’ development

About Medivet

Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community.

We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want. MDVT

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