Senior Veterinary Surgeon - South East London

purovets; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity in animal care is seeking a dedicated Senior Veterinary Surgeon for a fixed-term contract in South East London. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a well-equipped facility with a supportive team. You'll oversee a diverse range of medical and surgical cases, leading a clinical team dedicated to animal welfare. Enjoy a generous salary package, including CPD allowances, holiday options, and a pension scheme. If you're passionate about veterinary care and want to contribute to a charitable mission, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

CPD Allowance

Full RCVS Fees

25 Days Holiday

Wellbeing Day

Generous Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Staff Discount Platform

Qualifications

• Compassionate Veterinary Surgeon with strong surgical skills required.
• Experience in managing a clinical team is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical and surgical cases in a small animal hospital.
• Lead a clinical team and ensure effective use of resources.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgical Skills

People Management

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Orthopaedic Surgical Equipment

On-site Blood Analysis

Endoscopy

Job description

Senior Veterinary Surgeon - South East London

• Senior Veterinary Surgeon role at a well-established small animal hospital in the heart of South East London
• Excellent onsite facilities including digital x-ray, ultrasound, orthopaedic surgical equipment, on-site blood analysis, piped gases, and endoscopy
• No OOH or weekend rota
• Generous benefits package including a salary of up to £71,000
• Fixed term contract covering maternity leave

Our client, a reputable charity with a legacy of over 100 years in expert animal care, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on a fixed-term contract, covering a maternity leave. If you are a vet with a passion for charity work, a desire for a varied case load, and a commitment to making a positive impact, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

The hospital is located in South East London with excellent travel links to central London via train and onsite parking is also available.

As a Senior Veterinary Surgeon, you will play a crucial role in delivering veterinary care to a diverse client base in genuine need. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Overseeing a broad spectrum of medical and surgical cases
2. Leading a clinical team with the support of a Head Nurse, Client Services Manager, and Veterinary Team Leader
3. Ensuring the effective utilisation of charitable resources

Working in collaboration with a friendly and supportive team of 6 experienced Vets, 7 Nurses, and Veterinary Care Assistants and Receptionists, you will contribute to maintaining a 24-hour centre across three hospitals. The facility is well-equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, orthopaedic surgical equipment, on-site blood analysis, piped gases, and endoscopy.

While previous practice and people management experience is advantageous, it is not essential as full training will be provided, accompanied by mentoring from an Area Veterinary Manager. This rare opportunity offers you the chance to join a forward-thinking and 'can do' team where animal welfare is at the core of everything they do.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and be part of a supportive network of experienced colleagues, apply now and become an integral part of this reputable charity's mission.

The Rota:
• Full time – 37.5 hours per week
• Temporary position
• No OOH or weekend rota

The Benefits:
• Fantastic salary from £65,000 to £71,000 DOE
• CPD Allowance of one week and £1000 per year
• Full RCVS fees
• Range of internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA congress and London Vet Show
• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• An additional Wellbeing Day to take whenever you like to help recharge your batteries
• Generous pension scheme
• Life Assurance policy (4 x Annual Salary)
• Staff discount platform

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Jordan on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-40538