Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – East London

Key Details:

• Working Days: 4 days per week across two branches, plus 1:4 Saturdays and 1:8 Sundays at the hospital
• Hours: Typical daytime hours with twilight and last-resort on-call added once settled
• Duties: First opinion consultations, routine surgery, case work-ups, and hospital shifts after induction
• Salary: The salary range is £45,000 to £61,000 FTE, reflective of skills and experience.

About the Role:

• The client is seeking a confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to split time between two East London branches, delivering first opinion care and collaborating with experienced clinical teams.
• The rota comprises two days in South Woodford and two days in Tottenham each week.
• There is a 1:4 branch on Saturday and a 1:8 Sunday rotation at a nearby 24-hour hospital, with up to two bank holidays per year.
• Once settled, the role will include last-resort on-call and twilight coverage within the hospital rota.
• An induction period will include a dedicated hospital induction day before any hospital shifts.
• In Tottenham, the vet will overlap with a senior vet on one day and cover sole charge on another. In South Woodford, the vet will work alongside a highly experienced senior vet both days with strong nursing support.
• The regional manager and regional head vet will provide operational and clinical support as needed. The nearby 24-hour hospital will support complex case referrals and provide OOH continuity of care through its night team.

About the Package:

• Benefits include 6.6 weeks’ annual leave, including bank holidays, generous relocation assistance where applicable, up to £2,000 CPD budget with up to 5 days’ paid CPD leave, and private medical healthcare insurance.

About the Practice:

• The practice serves a long-established East London small animal caseload with facilities designed for calm, stress-reducing consultations. Services include blood testing, dentistry, neutering, and support for clients travelling with pets through Animal Health Certificates.
• The South Woodford and Tottenham sites benefit from excellent transport links, with quick access to mainline and Underground services, and proximity to vibrant high streets. Both locations sit within a short drive of Epping Forest.
• The wider group includes a 24-hour hospital for referral of complex cases and robust OOH provision. The practice has supported its surrounding communities since the 1960s and promotes collaborative, well-supported clinical development.

Job Reference No: JN-33632