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Are you a vet who loves consulting, building relationships with clients and seeing your own patients flourish — but wants the freedom to practise independently without feeling professionally isolated?
At Parkvets, we have an opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to take ownership of the clinical day-to-day running of one of our branch practices, developing lasting client relationships and building a loyal client base, with the reassurance of a highly skilled multidisciplinary hospital team just a referral away.
This is your opportunity to make a branch your own, grow your clinical confidence and enjoy the best of both worlds: independence with exceptional support behind you.
Enjoy genuine clinical autonomy
Take the lead in your consultations, develop your own client relationships and manage a varied first-opinion medical caseload. You will have the opportunity to shape how you practise, build trust with your clients and become a valued part of the local community.
Build your own client base
For a vet who enjoys medicine and consulting, this is an opportunity to develop continuity of care and long-term client relationships. You can grow with your patients, strengthen client confidence and make a real difference to the community you serve.
Work independently, never in isolation
Sole charge does not mean being left to manage everything alone. Parkvets is a large multidisciplinary hospital with experienced colleagues and certificate holders across Medicine, Imaging, Surgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Exotics and Dentistry. When a case needs further investigation, specialist input or referral, you have our established hospital team to work with and a clear pathway for transferring cases when appropriate.
Focus on the clinical work you enjoy
This role would particularly suit a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys consulting and routine medical case management. It could be an excellent fit for someone who wants to concentrate on their clinical interests without the expectation of performing a high volume of surgery.
Keep developing your skills
You will remain connected to a wider clinical team, with opportunities for discussion, collaboration and CPD. You can develop your own interests while drawing on the experience and facilities available within the hospital.
The working pattern
We are open to discussing full-time or part-time working arrangements with the right candidate. We want to find someone whose skills, interests and preferred working pattern fit the opportunity.
Who are we looking for?
You will be a confident, approachable Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys building relationships, values clinical independence and is comfortable making day-to-day clinical decisions in a sole-charge setting.
You will ideally:
Be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon.
Have experience managing first-opinion consultations and routine medical cases.
Enjoy developing long-term client relationships and building a loyal client base.
Be comfortable working independently while recognising when collaboration or referral is appropriate.
Value being part of a supportive wider team and be keen to continue developing clinically.
About Parkvets
Parkvets is a multidisciplinary veterinary hospital with extensive diagnostic facilities, dedicated wards and theatres, and a team of experienced clinicians across a range of disciplines. Our branches benefit from being part of this wider clinical network, giving you the opportunity to work autonomously while remaining connected to a hospital with the expertise and facilities to support your patients.
Interested in finding out more?
If you are looking for a role where you can build something of your own, enjoy the relationships that make first-opinion practice rewarding and know you have a hospital team behind you, we would love to hear from you.Apply
Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Parkvets Hospital, Foots Cray, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Up to £65,000 DOE
Veterinary Surgeon – Sole Charge Branch Practice
Clinical autonomy. Your own client base. A hospital team behind you.
Are you a vet who loves consulting, building relationships with clients and seeing your own patients flourish — but wants the freedom to practise independently without feeling professionally isolated?
At Parkvets, we have an opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to take ownership of the clinical day-to-day running of one of our branch practices, developing lasting client relationships and building a loyal client base, with the reassurance of a highly skilled multidisciplinary hospital team just a referral away.
This is your opportunity to make a branch your own, grow your clinical confidence and enjoy the best of both worlds: independence with exceptional support behind you.
Why this role could be right for you;
Enjoy genuine clinical autonomy
Take the lead in your consultations, develop your own client relationships and manage a varied first-opinion medical caseload. You will have the opportunity to shape how you practise, build trust with your clients and become a valued part of the local community.
Build your own client base
For a vet who enjoys medicine and consulting, this is an opportunity to develop continuity of care and long-term client relationships. You can grow with your patients, strengthen client confidence and make a real difference to the community you serve.
Work independently, never in isolation
Sole charge does not mean being left to manage everything alone. Parkvets is a large multidisciplinary hospital with experienced colleagues and certificate holders across Medicine, Imaging, Surgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Exotics and Dentistry. When a case needs further investigation, specialist input or referral, you have our established hospital team to work with and a clear pathway for transferring cases when appropriate.
Focus on the clinical work you enjoy
This role would particularly suit a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys consulting and routine medical case management. It could be an excellent fit for someone who wants to concentrate on their clinical interests without the expectation of performing a high volume of surgery.
Keep developing your skills
You will remain connected to a wider clinical team, with opportunities for discussion, collaboration and CPD. You can develop your own interests while drawing on the experience and facilities available within the hospital.
The working pattern
We are open to discussing full-time or part-time working arrangements with the right candidate. We want to find someone whose skills, interests and preferred working pattern fit the opportunity.
Who are we looking for?
You will be a confident, approachable Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys building relationships, values clinical independence and is comfortable making day-to-day clinical decisions in a sole-charge setting.
You will ideally:
Be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon.
Have experience managing first-opinion consultations and routine medical cases.
Enjoy developing long-term client relationships and building a loyal client base.
Be comfortable working independently while recognising when collaboration or referral is appropriate.
Value being part of a supportive wider team and be keen to continue developing clinically.
About Parkvets
Parkvets is a multidisciplinary veterinary hospital with extensive diagnostic facilities, dedicated wards and theatres, and a team of experienced clinicians across a range of disciplines. Our branches benefit from being part of this wider clinical network, giving you the opportunity to work autonomously while remaining connected to a hospital with the expertise and facilities to support your patients.
Interested in finding out more?
If you are looking for a role where you can build something of your own, enjoy the relationships that make first-opinion practice rewarding and know you have a hospital team behind you, we would love to hear from you.
Parkvets Hospital
53–55 Maidstone Road, Foots Cray, Foots Cray, DA14 5HB, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Exotic Friendly
Rabbit Friendly
Chicken Friendly
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 Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.