An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join the founding team of a brand-new, purpose-built small animal practice in Feltham. This permanent full-time position offers a rare opportunity to help establish a new veterinary surgery from day one, working alongside the Head Veterinary Surgeon to shape the clinical standards, team culture and future success of the practice.

Key Highlights

• Salary £50,000 – £70,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Average 39-hour working week.
• 4-day working week with 9-hour shifts.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Dedicated administration time built into every shift.
• Opportunity to join the founding clinical team of a brand-new practice.
• State-of-the-art, purpose-built veterinary surgery.

The Practice

This exciting new small animal practice forms part of one of the UK’s largest independent, family-owned veterinary groups and has been purpose-built to provide exceptional first opinion veterinary care within a spacious, modern and collaborative working environment.

As one of the founding Veterinary Surgeons, you’ll work closely with the Head Veterinary Surgeon to establish a practice centred around clinical excellence, exceptional client care and a positive team culture. You’ll have the opportunity to influence how the practice develops while enjoying the support of an established nationwide veterinary group.

The purpose-built surgery has been designed with both patients and clinicians in mind, providing outstanding facilities and advanced technology to support a varied first opinion caseload.

Facilities include:

• 8 consultation rooms.
• 3 operating theatres.
• Dedicated dental suite.
• Dedicated imaging suite.
• Spacious preparation area.
• Separate dog and cat wards.
• Modern in-house laboratory.
• Advanced diagnostic equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity to help create a thriving practice from the very beginning while working within an organisation committed to investing in its people and clinical services.

The Location

Located in Feltham, Greater London, the practice benefits from excellent transport links, providing easy access from Hounslow, Ashford, Sunbury, Twickenham, Staines, Heathrow and Central London. The area offers excellent commuter connections together with a wide range of local amenities and green spaces.

The Role

This permanent full-time Veterinary Surgeon position offers a varied first opinion medical and surgical caseload within a brand-new practice where you’ll play a key role in shaping clinical standards from the outset.

Working an average of 39 hours per week across four 9-hour days, together with a 1 in 4 weekend rota, you’ll work closely with the Head Veterinary Surgeon and wider clinical team to deliver outstanding patient care while helping establish a collaborative and supportive working environment.

Typical responsibilities include:

• First opinion consultations.
• Medical investigations and diagnostic work-ups.
• Routine and more advanced surgical procedures.
• Preventative healthcare and client education.
• Inpatient management and continuity of care.
• Supporting and mentoring the nursing team.
• Promoting evidence-based medicine and clinical governance.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Building strong relationships with clients and the local community.
• Delivering exceptional patient and client care.

This role is ideal for an experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon with strong all-round clinical skills who enjoys working collaboratively and would like the opportunity to help establish and grow a brand-new veterinary practice.

About You

• MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Minimum of 3 years’ UK small animal GP experience.
• Confident in both first opinion medicine and surgery.
• Strong communication and client care skills.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional clinical standards.
• A collaborative and supportive team player.
• Organised, proactive and calm under pressure.
• Keen to contribute to building a successful new practice.

What’s On Offer

• Salary £50,000 – £70,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Average 39-hour working week.
• 4-day working week.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Dedicated administration time built into every shift.
• Quarterly recognition payments.
• Generous CPD allowance with certificate support.
• Funded RCVS, VDS and professional memberships.
• Internal leadership training and career progression.
• Company pension scheme.
• Income protection.
• Electric car scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Compassionate leave.
• Staff discounts on treatments and products.
• Free consultations for your own pets.
• Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts.
• Free parking and uniform.
• Help at Hand health and wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to help launch and develop a brand-new veterinary practice.
• Excellent long-term career progression within one of the UK’s largest independent veterinary groups.

If you would like further information about this Veterinary Surgeon role in Feltham, Greater London, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch.