Senior Veterinary Surgeon | Bow, East London

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to step into a senior leadership role within a busy, high-performing first-opinion practice in Bow, East London. This is a hands-on senior position suited to a confident GP vet who thrives in a fast-paced inner-city environment and is ready to lead, shape and develop a growing team and caseload.

Full Time | £64,000 – £85,000 FTE | Permanent

Key Details

• Role: Senior Veterinary Surgeon

• Location: Bow, East London

• Hours: Full time

• Working Pattern: 4-day week

• Average Hours: 38.4 – 40.4 hours per week

• Weekend Rota: 1 in 4 branch Saturdays, 1 in 8 hospital Sundays

• Bank Holidays: Up to 2 per year

• On-call: Included

• Additional Shifts: Approx. 6 short twilight shifts per year

• Contract: Permanent

The Practice

• Busy first-opinion small animal practice operating as a high-performing "mini hub”

• Large and expanding caseload within a diverse urban client base

• Recently invested in ultrasound facilities

• Entering an exciting period of growth and positive change

• Supported by a nearby flagship 24-hour hospital for OOH and complex referrals

• Strong regional management and clinical leadership support

The Role

• Senior GP veterinary role combining clinical work with leadership responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the branch veterinary and nursing team

• Overseeing consulting, surgical and diagnostic diaries

• Supporting induction of new starters and locum colleagues

• Ensuring branch meetings are held, actions completed and standards maintained

• Managing prescription processes in line with policy

• Delivering high-quality first-opinion consultations and surgery

• Maintaining accurate clinical records and best-practice standards

• Acting as a role model for teamwork, collaboration and clinical excellence

Leadership training is provided to support vets stepping into their first senior role.

What We're Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Confident GP vet with experience in a busy first-opinion environment

• Comfortable performing routine surgery and managing emergencies

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Organised, proactive and supportive management style

• Ready to take ownership of a senior clinical position

Location Highlights

• Based in Bow, East London

• Close to Victoria Park

• Vibrant local restaurant and social scene

• Excellent transport links with a tube station approximately 5 minutes away

• Easy access to both central London and rural Essex within 35 minutes

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £64,000 – £85,000 FTE per annum (DOE)

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

• Generous CPD support with up to £2,000 allowance per year

• Up to 5 days' paid CPD leave

• Private medical insurance

• Relocation assistance available where applicable

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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