Veterinary Surgeon Job Highbury London

We are recruiting for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established small animal clinic in Highbury, North London. This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet looking for a part-time role with sole charge responsibilities, providing continuity of care for a loyal client base.

About the role
This role offers consistency with a set day each week on Fridays, from 9am to 7pm. The rota also includes a 1:4 Saturday branch rotation, a 1:8 Sunday rota at Wanstead Hospital, and up to 2 bank holidays per year.

For vets seeking additional hours, this position could be combined with two further days per week at a nearby practice in Walthamstow (Mondays and Tuesdays, not sole charge).

You will be supported by experienced colleagues, a dedicated regional manager, and an expert regional head vet. Complex cases and OOH provision are referred to Wanstead Hospital, ensuring excellent clinical back-up.

Key details

• Type: Small animal, first opinion practice

• Hours: Part-time, 13 hours per week (Fridays)

• Weekends: 1:4 Saturdays, 1:8 Sundays at Wanstead Hospital

• OOH: Covered by Wanstead Hospital

• Sole charge: Yes

• Salary: £19,000 – £24,375 for 13 hours per week (£57,000 – £73,000 FTE)

• Contract: Permanent, part-time (with option to increase to 3 days per week)

About them
This is a long-standing practice at the heart of the Highbury community, known for building strong client relationships and providing excellent first opinion veterinary care. The clinic is supported by Wanstead Hospital for referrals, emergencies, and advanced services.

The location offers a vibrant lifestyle — close to Islington, with Canonbury Overground station right next door, providing easy access across London.

About you

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon, confident in sole charge GP practice work

• Comfortable with first opinion consultations, minor surgeries, and triage of emergencies

• Strong communicator with excellent client care skills

• Enthusiastic and motivated to provide high standards of veterinary care

• Looking for a consistent weekly role, with flexibility to expand to additional days if desired

Package

• Salary: £19,000 – £24,375 for 13 hours per week (£57,000 – £73,000 FTE), depending on experience

• Holidays: 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)

• CPD: £2,000 annual budget plus up to 5 paid CPD days (pro rata)

• Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid

• Additional benefits:

  • Relocation assistance (where applicable)

  • Private medical healthcare insurance with BUPA

  • Strong management and hospital support network

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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