Veterinary Surgeon | South East London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy and well-established first opinion small animal practice in the South East London area. Offering a salary of up to £70,000 DOE, this full-time role provides the opportunity to work within a friendly and experienced clinical team, supported by modern facilities including a dedicated dental suite with dental radiography. With a varied caseload, excellent nursing support and access to a nearby 24-hour hospital, this is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to develop their career within a progressive and supportive environment.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE.
• Permanent full-time Veterinary Surgeon position.
• 1 in 6 weekend rota at a nearby 24-hour hospital.
• Well-established first opinion practice.
• Modern dental suite with dental radiography.
• Experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Varied first opinion caseload.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days.
• Funded certificate opportunities.

The Practice

This established and highly regarded small animal practice has built a loyal client base by delivering exceptional first opinion veterinary care within a welcoming and collaborative environment. The practice is supported by an experienced clinical team, including Registered Veterinary Nurses, a Student Veterinary Nurse, Veterinary Care Assistant and dedicated Client Care colleagues, all working together to provide outstanding patient and client care.

The practice encourages clinical collaboration, allowing Veterinary Surgeons to work closely with experienced nurses while managing a varied medical and surgical caseload. As part of the wider Medivet network, you'll also benefit from access to advanced referral facilities, clinical communities and internal CPD, ensuring excellent opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression.

Close links with a nearby 24-hour hospital provide additional support for emergency and complex cases, allowing excellent continuity of care while maintaining a strong first opinion focus.

Facilities & Equipment

• Three spacious consultation rooms.
• Dedicated dental suite.
• Dental radiography.
• Fully equipped operating theatre.
• Modern treatment and preparation areas.
• Digital radiography.
• In-house laboratory facilities.
• Modern anaesthetic and patient monitoring equipment.
• Access to advanced referral services and 24-hour hospital support.

The Location

Situated in the South East London area, the practice enjoys excellent transport connections into Central London while offering a more relaxed suburban lifestyle. The area is well known for its parks, independent cafés, restaurants, shopping facilities and excellent schools, providing an attractive location for both professionals and families. With easy access to both the city and the Kent countryside, it offers an excellent balance between work and leisure.

The Role

This is a permanent full-time Veterinary Surgeon position within a busy and well-supported first opinion practice.

You'll enjoy a varied caseload covering consultations, routine surgery, preventative healthcare and medical case management while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. The practice offers excellent continuity of care, allowing you to develop strong relationships with both clients and patients while working cases through wherever appropriate.

The weekend commitment consists of 1 in 6 weekends at a nearby 24-hour hospital, providing access to additional clinical support and advanced facilities while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

With modern equipment, experienced nursing support and access to the wider Medivet network, this role offers an excellent opportunity to continue developing your clinical skills within a progressive practice environment.

The Candidate

You will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care and outstanding client service.

You'll enjoy working collaboratively within a supportive team, be confident managing a varied first opinion caseload and have a genuine commitment to maintaining high clinical standards. This opportunity would suit a Veterinary Surgeon looking to develop their career within a busy practice offering excellent facilities, strong nursing support and outstanding opportunities for professional growth.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE.
• Permanent full-time position.
• 1 in 6 weekend rota.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days annually.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Access to Clinical Communities and 24-hour hospitals.
• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health Cash Plan from day one.
• RCVS, VDS and BVA membership fees paid.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available where applicable.
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Additional paid 'Day for You' leave.
• Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Employee discounts on veterinary products and services.

If you would like further information about this Veterinary Surgeon role in the South East London area, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch with the Vet Seekers team

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