East London, experienced veterinary surgeon - great work life balance

Bright Leaf Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Greater London is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their forward-thinking team. This full-time role offers a great work-life balance with no out-of-hours responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience, excellent patient care skills, and a passion for client communication. The practice is well-equipped and offers a competitive salary package along with numerous benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous CPD allowance

Excellent career development opportunities

Paid professional memberships

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in veterinary practice.
• Skilled in managing a varied caseload.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care for a diverse caseload.
• Work collaboratively with the veterinary team.
• Promote client communication and continuity of care.

Skills

Proactive

Collaborative team player

Excellent patient care

Client communication

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our forward-thinking team in the London borough of Newham. This full-time role (40 hours per week across 4 days), requires just one third weekends and no out-of-hours, giving you a great work-life balance. The practice is conveniently located with excellent transport links into central London, offering free onsite parking and is just a stone’s throw from London City Airport.

Thanks to this prime location and long-standing presence in the community, we have developed a loyal and diverse client base, and see a broad range of cases in internal medicine, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery—ideal for any Vet seeking to expand their clinical exposure.

The practice is fully equipped with:

• In-house cytology
• Digital and dental x-ray
• New ultrasound machine
• In-house laboratory facilities

About You

Looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with at least two years of experience, the ideal candidate is:

• Proactive, driven, and committed to ongoing development
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working alongside others
• Skilled in managing a varied caseload and delivering excellent patient care
• Passionate about client communication and continuity of care

You’ll work closely with an experienced Head Vet and a highly competent nursing team, in an environment that encourages learning and clinical autonomy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £45,000 – £70,000 (depending on experience)
• Generous CPD allowance with support towards certificates
• Excellent career development opportunities
• No OOH
• Diverse caseload for clinical development
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
• Positive, team-oriented working environment
• Free onsite parking
• Exclusive employee discounts

How to Apply

To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact [e-mail] or give us a call at 01422 433900.