Small Animal Vet - Up to £70k - Only 1:4 Weekends

British Veterinary Association; City Of London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known veterinary organization in London is seeking a dedicated Small Animal Vet to provide high-quality care and manage a balanced caseload. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience, including UK practice, and be a strong team player. Benefits include generous holiday, CPD support, and recognition payments. This practice values collaboration and offers a modern working environment with advanced clinical equipment.

Benefits

Quarterly recognition payments

Enhanced family leave

Income protection

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing support

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Over three years of veterinary experience, including at least one year in UK practice.
• Ability to deliver high-quality care with clear treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive care, diagnostics, case management, and routine surgery.
• Engage in a balanced caseload with protected time for administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical expertise

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Small Animal Vet – Waltham Forest, East London

Key Details

• Working Days: 4 days per week with a fixed day off, 1-in-4 weekends
• Hours: 9-hour shifts with a balanced mix of consulting and surgery, plus a dedicated daily admin hour
• Duties: Preventive care, diagnostics, case management, and routine surgery
• Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum, reflective of skills and experience

About the Role

• Our client is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon with over three years of experience, including at least one year in UK practice. The successful candidate will deliver consistent, high-quality care with a focus on early diagnostics, clear treatment planning, and continuity of care.
• The role comprises a balanced caseload across consultations and surgery, with protected time each day for administration and communication.
• The weekend rota runs on a 1-in-4 basis. The practice supports flexible working patterns and will consider alternative arrangements to suit individual preferences.
• The position suits a team player who communicates clearly and collaborates with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues. A commitment to continuous professional development and pet wellbeing is essential.

Support and Benefits

• The practice maintains a supportive culture with benefits that include quarterly recognition payments, enhanced family leave, income protection, an electric car scheme, wellbeing support, discounts, surgery fee reductions, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• The team includes experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support staff who value collaboration and learning. Colleagues are supported through funded memberships, a CPD allowance, and internal leadership training, with many team members pursuing or holding clinical certificates.

About the Practice

The practice operates from a modern, purpose-built facility with light, spacious clinical areas and advanced equipment, including an in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, and ultrasound. It provides a broad range of services across medicine, surgery, dentistry, and microchipping.

Job Reference No: JN-102025-33449

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