Veterinary Surgeon

Palmerston Vets Buckhurst Hill; Buckhurst Hill; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in East London seeks a Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to work in both multi-vet and sole charge capacities, ensuring high-quality care for clients and their pets. With extensive support for professional development and a commitment to patient care, this positions provides a supportive workplace culture. Ideal for those with a passion for animal health and welfare, apply now to become part of this progressive team.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

Accommodation provided if needed

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program including Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience with routine surgery and consults is essential.
• Confidence in managing patients in a sole charge environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-vet team and provide sole charge at a branch clinic.
• Care for inpatients and manage emergencies on a rare basis.

Skills

Confidence with routine surgery

Ability to work in a sole charge Vet environment

Education

Minimum 2 years post graduate experience

Job description

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Palmerston Vets, Buckhurst Hill and Romford

Role Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, average 41.5 hours a week.1 in 6 full weekends and 1 in 6 Saturday. 1 night per week on call for inpatients only.

Salary: From £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.

We are looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join our wonderful team in East London!

This role offers a great opportunity to work both as part of a multi-vet team at Buckhurst Hill, and sole charge (with the support of our fantastic nursing and client care team) at our lovely branch clinic in Romford. We are very excited that both sites are currently undergoing refurbishment, making this a great time to join! Both Buckhurst Hill and Romford are well equipped for routine surgery and consult. Whilst the role is split across both sites, we do welcome conversations from part time applicants at just one site.

Why Join us

• Become part of a progressive and supportive multi-vet team, many of whom are working of further qualifications, including dental and medicine certificates. We are very supportive of development within the team and always welcome conversations around additional qualifications.
• Both Buckhurst Hill and Romford are easily accessible by public transport, with Romford being located on the Elizabeth line. They can both be accessed from parts of London, alongside Hertfordshire and Essex.
• Both sites have a very loyal and established client base and offer an interesting GP caseload.
• Inpatients are cared for on-site at Buckhurst Hill by the nursing team, offering fantastic continuity to patients and clients. OOH’s emergencies are covered by Forest Vets nearby, meaning the on call rota is for inpatient emergencies only and is very rare!
• We are very proud of our fantastic nursing team!
• We welcome discussions around part time hours at just one site.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 2 years post graduate experience.
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults.
• Ability to work in a sole charge Vet environment (with the support of our nursing and CCA team) as well as in a multi-vet environment,

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• Accommodation provided if needed
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Recruitment referral reward scheme

To apply, find out more information or arrange a confidential chat contact Natalie at [e-mail]

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