Part time veterinary surgeon vacancy, Croydon, South London

Bright Leaf Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate part-time Veterinary Surgeon in Croydon. This permanent position offers 20 hours per week, promoting a healthy work-life balance with only one in five weekends required. You'll join a well-established practice offering modern facilities and committed to high standards of patient care. Competitive salary, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave are just some of the benefits on offer. To apply or learn more, contact the recruitment agency directly.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Health-cash plan

Life assurance

Annual leave

Clinical CPD support

Sabbatical leave

Qualifications

• Must possess a veterinary degree and be registered with the relevant veterinary council.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work within a team.
• Experience in small animal practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standard of care for patients.
• Provide exceptional service to clients and colleagues.
• Maintain regulatory and operational standards.

Skills

Patient care

Exceptional client service

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Job Overview

My clients in Croydon are seeking a part‑time Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and professional team. This permanent role offers 20 hours per week, ideally across two fixed days from 9 am to 7 pm, designed to support a healthy work‑life balance, with only one in five weekends required.

About the Practice

The practice is well‑established and successful, recently refurbished to create a bright and welcoming environment. You’ll have access to two spacious consulting rooms, a fully equipped theatre and prep room, and a modern reception area, ensuring you can provide the highest standard of care to patients. Conveniently located just a 20‑minute walk from East Croydon train station, the clinic provides easy access to central London in just 15–20 minutes.

Responsibilities

You will take responsibility for patient care while ensuring exceptional service for clients, patients, and colleagues. You’ll work within a supportive team and maintain the highest levels of regulatory and operational standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary tailored to your experience.
• Private medical insurance from day one.
• Health‑cash plan covering dental, physiotherapy, and optical services; 24/7 private GP service.
• Life assurance at three times your salary.
• Counselling support as needed.
• Annual leave: five weeks plus bank holidays, rising to six weeks with length of service, plus an additional paid “Day for You”.
• Clinical CPD support: £1,500 per year, three paid CPD days, internal learning opportunities, funded certificates, and coverage of VDS, RCVS and BVA fees.
• Sabbatical leave (based on service length), interest‑free season ticket loans, Cycle‑to‑Work scheme.
• Support for Tier 2 Visa sponsorship and relocation.

How to Apply

To learn more about this exciting opportunity or to apply, please contact [e-mail] or call 01422 433900. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and nurses in finding the ideal job.