Veterinary Surgeon

goeasy Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Generous relocation assistance

Annual CPD budget

5 days paid CPD leave

Private Medical Insurance

Paid lunch breaks

Employee Assistance Programme

Medical cashback plan

Professional membership fees covered

Shopping discounts

Colleague discounts

Petplan discount

Job summary

goeasy Ltd is looking for a branch veterinary surgeon for their Kennington practice in South London. The role involves full-time hours of 30-40 per week with no on-call requirements. Responsibilities include conducting consultations, performing GP surgeries, ensuring medication compliance, and maintaining accurate clinical notes. Benefits include 6.6 weeks of annual leave, relocation assistance, and a CPD budget. Ideal candidates should possess strong surgical and organizational skills and thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to thoroughly examine pets and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience in GP surgery within the limits of personal competence.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical records and refer cases appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and examine pets.
• Perform surgeries within personal limits.
• Maintain medication management in compliance with legislation.
• Keep detailed clinical notes for effective communication.
• Refer cases to GVG Hospital when necessary.
• Foster a respectful team environment.
• Prepare for 24-hour Hospital shifts.

Skills

Evidence-based management and treatment

Surgery skills

Medication management

Clinical note accuracy

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Summary

A branch veterinary surgeon position at our Kennington first‑opinion practice, located in South London. The clinic is fast‑paced with a busy GP caseload.

Schedule: 30–40 hours per week with flexibility. Full‑time arrangements involve alternating Mondays and Fridays off, a 1:4 branch Saturday and a 1:10 hospital Sunday rotation. Rota to 1–2 bank holidays per year at Stone Lion Hospital. No on‑call requirements.

Salary: £45,000 – £67,000 per annum (full‑time based on 40 hours per week), commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out consultations, thoroughly examining all pets presented and making management and treatment recommendations that are evidence‑based and in accordance with GVG protocols.
• Perform GP surgery on cases as appropriate and within the boundaries of personal competence and limitation of overnight care.
• Maintain, prescribe and dispense all medications in accordance with current medicines legislation and RCVS guidance.
• Record accurate and thorough clinical notes, ensuring pets’ histories are accurate, comprehensive and useful to colleagues.
• Refer cases in a timely manner, first to a GVG Hospital when unable to undertake a case.
• Help maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment.
• Participate in induction with Stone Lion 24‑hour Hospital to prepare for Sunday shifts and internal referrals.

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro‑rata if part‑time)
• Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)
• CPD budget every year
• 5 days’ paid CPD leave every year (pro‑rata if part‑time)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Paid 30‑minute lunch breaks
• Colleague introduction reward (for introducing vets and RVN’s)
• 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Medical cashback plan (refunds on routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees and more)
• Professional membership fees covered
• Shopping discounts
• Generous colleague discounts
• Petplan 20% colleague discount