Veterinary Surgeon Lewisham, London

An excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established small animal practice in Lewisham, London. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary, a varied first-opinion caseload and the opportunity to play an active role in clinical standards, mentoring and service delivery within a close-knit team.

Key Highlights

• Full-time Veterinary Surgeon position.

• Competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum.

• Strong focus on high clinical standards and client care.

• Opportunity to support mentoring and clinical leadership.

• Well-structured practice with collaborative team working.

Key Details

• Role: Veterinary Surgeon.

• Contract: Permanent.

• Location: Lewisham, Greater London.

• Hours: Full time.

• Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.

The Opportunity

This role would suit a confident Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys delivering high standards of patient and client care while contributing to the wider clinical and operational success of the practice. You will be accountable for patient care within the clinic, ensuring regulatory, practice and operational standards are consistently maintained.

You'll work closely with veterinary and nursing colleagues, supporting a positive clinical culture and contributing to mentoring and best practice sharing across the team.

The Role

• Deliver high-quality clinical care in consultations and procedures.

• Take accountability for patient care and ongoing monitoring.

• Manage admissions and discharges appropriate to case complexity.

• Complete accurate and timely clinical records and handovers.

• Prescribe and dispense medication in line with clinical governance.

• Ensure effective communication with clients regarding patient care.

• Provide updates to clients following procedures or onward referrals.

• Support clinical mentoring and development of colleagues.

• Maintain compliance with regulatory, practice and operational standards.

• Contribute to effective utilisation of clinical skills and capacity.

Client Care Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care and service to clients at all times.

• Manage client queries, concerns and complaints professionally.

• Ensure clients are kept fully informed throughout patient treatment.

• Support clear communication for OOH or enhanced care handovers.

Standards, Compliance & Performance

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, practice and health & safety standards.

• Support accurate estimates, invoicing and cost discussions with clients.

• Take action to minimise debt and support agreed client payment processes.

• Contribute to efficient clinic performance and workflow management.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon.

• Confident delivering first-opinion small animal care.

• Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership and mentoring skills.

• Strong communication and client-care skills.

• Team-focused, professional and proactive approach.

• Experience supporting nurse consults and collaborative working.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum.

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one.

• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support.

• Life assurance (3 × salary).

• 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service.

• Additional paid "Day for You”.

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days.

• Access to clinical communities and internal CPD.

• Funded certificates and internal career pathways.

• Paid RCVS, VDS and BVA fees.

• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available.

• Sabbatical options based on length of service.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Season ticket loans.

• Staff discounts on veterinary products and services.

What's Next

If you're a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a full-time role in Lewisham, London, with strong clinical responsibility, development opportunities and a competitive salary of up to £65,000, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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.

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