Veterinary Surgeon

VetPartners Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

Generous relocation assistance

Up to £2,000 CPD budget every year

Private Medical Healthcare Insurance with Bupa

Job summary

VetPartners Limited in Brixton is seeking a confident GP vet to join their established practice. You will perform first opinion consultations and routine surgeries, supported by a dedicated RVN and a trainee nurse.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £90,000 (FTE), along with generous benefits including 6.6 weeks annual leave, relocation assistance, and a significant CPD budget. Join us in providing excellent veterinary care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in veterinary medicine with a degree.
• Experience in performing first opinion consultations and routine surgeries is preferred.
• Ability to maintain comprehensive clinical notes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out consultations and recommend treatment based on best practices.
• Perform surgeries within personal competence and manage cases appropriately.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and handle medications legally.

Skills

Confident in day-to-day GP sole charge practice

Good surgical skills

Excellent communication

Leadership capabilities

Education

Qualified veterinary degree

Job description

Brixton London…where David Bowie took his first steps, home of the famous Ritzy Cinema, the location of one of London’s best food markets, and for over 20 years has been home to Goddard Brixton on Brixton Hill. This established practice in South London is looking for a confident GP vet wishing to settle and make their mark.

About your new role!

Our new team member will be confident in day‑to‑day GP sole charge practice life, working alongside an RVN who we are currently recruiting for, and a fantastic trainee nurse who knows the practice inside‑out.

Work schedule and flexibility

This is a 4‑day week role and includes a 1:4 branch Saturday and 1:10 hospital Sunday rotation, and 1 bank holiday per year. There are no on‑call requirements for this position.

The Brixton practice is looking for a vet to settle in and re‑establish a close‑knit client base, performing first opinion consultations and routine surgeries. Location wise, Brixton is within 20 minutes of what I like to call the south‑west sister triangle. Our Kennington and Stockwell branches are within easy reach of Brixton, providing additional support if needed, with Kennington also having ultrasound facilities.

You will be fully supported by our 24‑hour Stone Lion Hospital in Wimbledon for any complex cases you may need to refer, or for any of your patients who require OOH care.

You will also be fully supported by a fantastic regional manager, and regional head vet to assist in any clinical management support you may need.

As a sole charge branch vet, leadership training will also be provided, and you will work closely with your RVN to ensure the practice is running as smoothly as possible (though we know there are “those days”!)

Key responsibilities

• Carry out consultations, thoroughly examining all pets presented and making management and treatment recommendations which are based on best practice and are evidence‑based and in accordance with GVG protocols.
• Perform surgery on cases as appropriate and within boundaries of personal competence and limitation of overnight care.
• Maintain, prescribe and dispense all medications in accordance with appropriate current medicines legislation and RCVS guidance.
• Record accurate and thorough clinical notes and ensure that pets’ histories are accurate comprehensive and useful to colleagues.
• Be prepared to refer cases in a timely manner, in the first instance to a GVG Hospital, when there is an inability to undertake a case for whatever reason.
• Help to maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment.
• Work alongside your RVN to ensure branch meetings are scheduled and the clinics SOP’s are being actioned.
• Oversee the consulting and surgical/diagnostic diary in compliance with company policies.

The practice is situated bang in the middle of Streatham Hill and Brixton stations, being a 20‑minute walk or 5‑minute cycle from the practice.

What we offer

Our sole charge vet salary band is £60,000 to £90,000 (FTE) dependent on prior experience and allowing room for further growth and personal progression within the role.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Up to £2,000 CPD budget every year plus up to 5 days’ paid CPD leave
• Private Medical Healthcare Insurance with Bupa

We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.