Small animal vet vacancy- friendly practice 30 mins to the capital

Bright Leaf Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a veterinary practice in Northwest London as a Veterinary Surgeon where you will be valued for your clinical skills and passion for animal care. This supportive team offers a collaborative environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development. Enjoy excellent facilities and a welcoming atmosphere while making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Generous CPD budget and certificate support

5.6 weeks’ holiday increasing to 6.6 weeks with service

Extra day off for your birthday

Private health insurance and pension scheme

Paid RCVS, BVA, & VDS membership

Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance

Mental health and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon registered with the RCVS.
• Confident with routine GP duties and solid surgical skills.
• Open to developing a clinical interest.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care in a small animal practice.
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated veterinary team.
• Ensure high clinical standards and compassionate service.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Surgical skills

Routine GP duties

Passion for patient care

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Join a Thriving, Supportive Practice Where Your Veterinary Career Can Flourish
Are you a passionate vet looking to work in a collaborative and caring environment, where clinical freedom is valued and ongoing development is fully supported? We have just the opportunity for you!
About the Role
Our client is on the lookout for a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join their well-established and expanding team in Northwest London. This vacancy has arisen as one of the wonderful vets moves on after several fulfilling years
At this small animal practice, they provide exceptional care with a personal touch. The experienced, friendly team is united by a shared commitment to high clinical standards and compassionate service. They work cases up thoroughly and are looking for someone equally driven to provide the best for patients and their families.
Since being taken over three years ago, they have gone from strength to strength. Now a 3.5-vet team, they can offer a varied caseload and a close-knit working atmosphere. You'll be supported by:

• A Head Nurse who brings over 15 years of top-tier experience
• Two additional Registered Veterinary Nurses, a final-year Student Veterinary Nurse, and two Veterinary Care Assistants
• A full, capable reception team and a wonderful Practice Manager , who keeps everything running smoothly

The facilities are exceptional with an in-house lab, digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, diathermy, and more. They have dedicated species-specific kennel areas and tools to support a high standard of inpatient care, including a bair hugger, nebuliser, and exotics incubator.
Convenient Location
They're based in Northwest London, great for parking and commuting, just off the North Circular. Public transport? No problem! It’s a short walk from New Southgate Overground and Arnos Grove Underground stations. Bonus: the brand-new M&S Food Hall next door means lunch is always a treat.
What They’re Looking For

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon registered with the RCVS
• Confident with routine GP duties and solid surgical skills
• Ultrasound experience is a plus (but not essential)
• Open to developing a clinical interest—they’ll fund certificates!
• Ideally full-time (38 hrs across 4 days, 1 in 4 Saturdays, no Sundays or OOH), but part-time applications welcome
• Strong communication and a collaborative mindset

• Passion for patient care and professional growth

Offer

• Up to £75,000 salary (dependent on experience, full-time equivalent)
• Generous CPD budget and certificate support
• 5.6 weeks’ holiday, increasing to 6.6 weeks with service
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Private health insurance and pension scheme
• Paid RCVS, BVA & VDS membership
• Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Career development pathways within the practice and wider network

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. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons like you in finding the ideal job.

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