Veterinary Surgeon – Full Time

Animal Medical Centre; Full Sutton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard pension

Job summary

Animal Medical Centre is a well-established independent private practice in London, dedicated to high standards of veterinary services. The clinic emphasizes individualised client care and comprehensive patient management in a supportive team environment.

The role seeks a Veterinary Surgeon on a full-time basis, with shifts that include mornings and evenings, and a focus on compassionate care and clinical excellence for pets and their owners.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of UK small animal practice.
• Confident in routine surgery, medicine and emergency work.
• Willing to work 4-5 days per week with 1:3 Saturdays and a day off in lieu.
• No out-of-hours shifts.
• Excellent communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of medical and surgical care for small animals.
• Perform routine surgeries and emergency procedures as required.
• Conduct ward rounds morning and afternoon.
• Engage with clients to discuss diagnoses, treatment plans and prognosis.

Skills

Small animal practice

Surgery

Emergency medicine

Client communication

Education

UK veterinary degree

Tools

RxWorks

Job description

Vet required to join our progressive, patient and client driven practice, committed to offering high levels of service and patient care. Client relationships are of high importance in our clinic, with an individual approach to each client and pet.

Position:

Veterinary Surgeon – Full Time

Location:

NW London

Job Type:

Permanent

Full Time Veterinary Surgeon

Independent Practice North West London.

Our practice and location

Animal Medical Centre is a well-established independent private practice. Our supportive team offer high standards of veterinary services to our loyal and friendly clients.

We are situated between Golders Green and Cricklewood, close to West Hampstead, Hendon and Hampstead.

Our Ethos

Providing excellent communication and individual, customised care
To achieve and maintain a trusting bond with owners and their pets through the life of their pet. To appreciate the animal – human bond and family life when consideration managing patient care
Thus, enabling the uptake of professional care and services we provide, whether through our facility and our visiting specialists or from referral to specialist centres, behaviourists and complementary care
To be professional, understanding, helpful, and friendly and to understand the value of our profession
To handle pets with respect and in a gentle and caring manner – we are an ISFM Gold Standard Cat Friendly Clinic and Dogs Trust Dog Friendly Clinic with a no scruff, minimal restraint policy
To communicate well within the practice team, supporting colleagues and utilising individuals strengths within the clinical and non-clinical teams.

Practice equipment

General Practice Set Up With

• Digital CR dental radiography
• Separate dental suite
• Full in-house lab equipment (IDEXX)
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy and bronchoscopy
• Multi parameter monitoring
• Tonometry
• Theatre suite
• Four consulting rooms – two for cats/small furries and two for dogs
• Separate cat and dog entrances/receptions/consulting rooms and wards
• RxWorks practice management system
• Separate quiet room for end-of-life discussions and care.

Our clients

As an independent practice we have the freedom of choice and flexibility to provide an individual and customised approach to each client and pet.
Longer consulting times and call back times to enable effective client communication and understanding.
Communicating clinical thoroughness and implementing current, scientific based methods through a holistic approach are essential to our clients
We have a high proportion of insured clients and we provide direct claims where possible

Our working day

We are open from 8am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 6pm on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays
We provide 20 and 30 minute consultation times.
Client communication time slots are provided to ensure client discussion, lab results and ongoing care compliance with owners.
Scheduled time for surgery and procedures.

Support

We are supported by visiting specialists in both cardiology and imaging as well as more complex soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery.

Practice Memberships

BVA, ISFM, SPVS, BVRA. We have a very well stocked library of BSAVA and other texts, including journals.

Referrals

We predominantly refer to The Ralph, Davies Veterinary Specialists and the Queen Mother Hospital.

Required Candidate

• Candidates will require at least 3 years of UK small animal practice
• Curiosity and a passion for providing considered, empathetic, truly holistic care
• Confident in routine surgery, medicine, and emergency work
• Confident and able to support colleagues
• 4-5 days per week, 1:3 Saturdays with day off in lieu
• Working shifts of 8am – 6pm or 9am to 7pm on rotation
• No OOH
• Morning and afternoon ward rounds
• 1 hour lunch break
• CPD £1500 per year
• RCVS paid
• VDS paid
• Standard pension
• Scope for progression
• 28 days holiday inc. bank holidays