Veterinary Surgeon | Hendon & Edmonton Green, North London

A rewarding full-time Veterinary Surgeon opportunity within a purpose-led charity hospital environment, offering a varied caseload, strong clinical support and the chance to make a genuine difference to pets and owners every day.

Full Time | £47,850 – £62,212 DOE | 37.5 Hours | Temporary Contract | Charity Sector

Key Details

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Hendon & Edmonton Green, North London

• Salary: £47,850 – £62,212 per annum (including allowances, DOE)

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Contract: Full Time, Temporary

The Organisation

This role sits within a long-established veterinary charity that provides essential care to pets whose owners may otherwise struggle to access treatment. The organisation is values-led, people-focused and committed to delivering high-quality, pragmatic veterinary care with compassion, teamwork and clinical integrity.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys clinical variety and wants their work to have real social impact. You'll manage a broad mix of medical and surgical cases, making evidence-based, welfare-focused decisions while balancing best practice with each owner's individual circumstances.

The role suits someone adaptable, resilient and confident, who enjoys working in a collaborative hospital environment with strong peer support, shared learning and clear clinical governance.

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Confident managing a varied small animal caseload

• Pragmatic, welfare-led clinical approach

• Strong communication and client care skills

• Team-focused with a collaborative mindset

• Passion for community-focused veterinary care

The Hospitals

You'll be working across modern, well-equipped charity hospital sites serving Hendon and Edmonton Green. Both locations are known for teamwork, case discussion and shared learning, with clinical teams holding a wide range of interests.

Facilities include:

• Separate dog and cat kennelling

• In-house radiography and ultrasound

• Endoscopy

• Piped gases

• Extensive orthopaedic equipment

Rewards & Benefits

• Flexible working options to support work–life balance

• CPD allowance: 3 days and £500 per year

• Full payment of RCVS fees (where applicable)

• Extensive internal CPD and discounted access to major veterinary conferences

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with buy/sell options

• Three additional paid days annually: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day

• Enhanced pension contributions (5%–10%)

• Life assurance at 4x annual salary

• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 wellbeing support

• Private medical cover included

• Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts

• Enhanced family-friendly leave policies

• Discounted pet insurance and access to staff veterinary services

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?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any questions before applying, or if this role isn't quite right for you, feel free to contact the Vet Seekers team to chat through your veterinary career aspirations in confidence.

Quote job reference: 26-00064

📞 T: 0333 014 7374
📧 E: hello@vetseekers.co.uk
🌐 W: www.vetseekers.co.uk
💬 WhatsApp: 07542 919595

Your Privacy Matters – All conversations and applications are treated with the strictest confidence. As an ethical veterinary recruiter, we will never send your details anywhere without your permission.

Why Choose Vet Seekers?
Founded in 2016, Vet Seekers is a multi-award-winning specialist veterinary recruitment agency (2019–2025), acting as both an employment business and employment agency for locum and permanent veterinary roles across the UK and overseas.

• GDPR-compliant and ICO-registered
• Passionate about sustainability!
• Equal Opportunities Employer – We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities

Thanks from all of us at Vet Seekers – we look forward to supporting you!