Veterinary Surgeon - London (Fixed Term)

Blue Cross For Pets; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary charity is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon in London on a fixed-term contract. The role involves providing excellent care to pets, working primarily at Merton hospital with some flexibility at other sites. Candidates should be RCVS registered with good communication skills and some small animal experience preferred. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

38 days holiday rising to 43 with service

Health cash plan

Free access to GP services

Pension scheme

Professional fees paid

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal or mixed practice is desirable.
• Strong work ethic and a caring attitude towards animals.
• Ability to communicate well with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to pets.
• Participate in the evening and weekend rota.
• Support pets at multiple sites as needed.

Skills

Small animal experience

Excellent communication skills

RCVS membership

Sole charge experience

Education

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons member

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - London (Fixed Term)

Application Deadline: 30 November 2025

Department: Veterinary Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Part Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Compensation: £39,923 - £54,074 / year

Description

Contract: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months, part time 32 hours p/week over 4 days

Salary: £39,923 - £54,074 per annum plus £3,954 London Weighting Allowance

Location: London SW19 1BD

Closing date: 30th November 2025

Interview dates: 9th and 10th December 2025

We believe veterinary care should reach those who need it most — regardless of circumstance. As a Veterinary Surgeon with us, you won’t just be practicing medicine; you’ll be making a meaningful impact on vulnerable animals and the communities that depend on them.

More about the role

Veterinary Surgeons at Blue Cross are exposed to a wide variety of medical, surgical and emergency cases, enabling rapid development of skills and confidence in general practice.

Blue Cross has developed an award-winning set of clinical guidelines to assist our vets in pragmatic, evidence-based decision making, where patient welfare is a priority. High standards are important to us, but so is the ability to discuss openly where lessons have been learnt, within a safe, non-judgmental environment.

We recognise that we work within a profession where compassion fatigue is a risk to us all. We have wellbeing champions and Mental Health First Aiders at all hospitals, coordinating a range of initiatives and promoting a culture of openness and support within the team. As winners of the British Veterinary Association’ (BVA) Wellbeing Awards, we are passionate about providing you with a safe and supportive workplace.

The range of work our teams carry out goes above and beyond what is offered in first opinion private practice, and we offer a high-quality working environment with facilities including digital X-Ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, multiparameter anaesthetic monitors and infusion pumps. Many of our vets hold certificates or have special interests and are more than happy to share their knowledge and help you develop your clinical skills.

The shift pattern is mostly Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, allowing for an excellent work-life pattern. You will be a part of the evening and weekend rota, which is shared between vets based across Victoria, Merton and Hammersmith resulting in about 1 evening shift a month and 1 weekend day shift (compensated by time in lieu) every 6 weeks. You will be based primarily at our Merton hospital, however some flexibility in supporting pets at our other sites is needed.

About you

We are looking for a RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon with a caring attitude to animals and owners and will be able to communicate well with colleagues and clients. Our hospitals see a high caseload of emergency and critical care cases, both surgical and medical, so it is desirable that you will have some small animal experience.

With a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a difference, you'll embody our Blue Cross values and contribute to our culture of compassion, courage, and inclusivity.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Demonstrable small animal or mixed practice experience
• Sole charge experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Although not essential, it would also be great if you had:

• UK small animal or mixed practice experience
• UK driving licence

If you're looking to join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of pets and their owners, this is an ideal opportunity to expand your experience and make a real difference.

How to apply

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Blue Cross benefits

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
• Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
• Health cash plan
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
• Life assurance
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.