Small Animal Vet Vacancy, North East London

Bright Leaf Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a dedicated team in Chingford, UK. The role involves providing preventative healthcare and diagnosing medical conditions while ensuring high standards of animal care. Candidates should have at least one year of UK experience and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Benefits include competitive CPD allowance and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Quarterly recognition payments

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Income protection

Electric car scheme

Wellbeing support

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounts for your own pets’ care

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year working within the UK.
• Experience in preventative healthcare and diagnosing medical conditions.
• Genuine dedication to animal wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative healthcare services.
• Diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions.
• Ensure every case is managed with care and consistency.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team.

Skills

Compassionate veterinary care

Early diagnostics

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

About the Opportunity

My client has a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon to join a great team in Chingford area. They are looking for an experienced vet with a few years in practice, including a minimum of one year working within the UK. The successful candidate will bring a real passion for early diagnostics, a commitment to delivering and following through on treatment plans, and an enthusiasm for continual professional growth. You’ll be responsible for providing preventative healthcare, diagnosing and treating a variety of medical conditions, and ensuring every case is managed with care and consistency. A genuine dedication to animal wellbeing is essential, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a supportive, close-knit team of clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide preventative healthcare services.
• Diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions.
• Ensure every case is managed with care and consistency.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive, close-knit team of clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

Work Hours & Schedule

• Full‑time Veterinary Surgeons typically work a four‑day week, including a regular day off to support a healthy work‑life balance.
• Each shift lasts nine hours and offers a varied mix of consulting and surgical duties throughout the week.
• Each day includes a dedicated hour for administrative tasks to stay organised and focused.
• Weekend work follows a one‑in‑four rota pattern.
• They understand that flexibility matters and are happy to discuss alternative schedules or working arrangements.

Benefits

• Quarterly recognition payments.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Income protection.
• Electric car scheme.
• Access to employee benefits and discounts.
• Wellbeing support.
• Funded professional memberships.
• Competitive CPD allowance.
• Internal leadership development.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Discounts for your own pets’ care.

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

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Recruitment Information

Bright Leaf Recruitment has been successfully placing highly skilled Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and veterinary nurses in great roles across the United Kingdom, Dubai, and Australia since 2010. Trust our expertise and industry knowledge to help you find the perfect match for your career goals. Contact us today and take the next step toward a fulfilling career as a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon or Nurse.