Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Alcombe Vets, Ealing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local veterinary practice in London is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their team, providing a mix of consults and surgical duties. The role includes collaborative case support and offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 DOE with generous benefits such as six weeks annual leave and CPD allowance. The practice is well-equipped and situated with good transport links to Central London.

Benefits

Six weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague benefits including pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in both consults and surgical procedures.
• Proficiency in soft tissue surgeries and advanced dental cases.
• Ability to utilize modern veterinary equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation and surgical support for various cases.
• Manage a diverse surgical caseload.
• Collaborate with a dedicated in-house team on case workups.

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £70,000 DOE. We have a great opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Alcombe Vets. The role can be shaped to suit your strengths, with a mix of consults and surgery available. We actively support case continuity and have the facilities to fully work up cases in-house. Our surgical caseload includes soft tissue surgeries such as gastrotomies, cystotomies, enterotomies, mass removals, pyometras, and ear procedures. We also perform endoscopic GI investigations and regularly see advanced dental cases. We’ve recently added a new ultrasound machine, and a new dental X-ray system will be arriving soon.

Responsibilities

• Provide a mix of consults and surgical duties to support case continuity.
• Manage surgical caseload including soft tissue procedures such as gastrotomies, cystotomies, enterotomies, mass removals, pyometras, and ear procedures.
• Contribute to endoscopic GI investigations and advanced dental cases.
• Utilise newly available equipment (ultrasound, dental X-ray) as part of routine diagnostics and treatment planning.
• Collaborate within a well-equipped, in-house team and participate in continuous case workups where appropriate.

Work pattern and environment

• Rota patterns designed to fit your needs; full or part-time hours available with flexibility.
• Typical full-time role is 40 hours over 4/5 days; no sole charge, weekends, bank holidays, or out-of-hours shifts.
• Based in a well-established, community-focused practice with good transport links to Central London and proximity to Heathrow Airport.
• Facilities include digital X-ray, ultrasound, dental equipment, endoscope, rhinoscope, ECG, suction, electrocautery, digital microscope with camera, and in-house lab; two spacious consult rooms, a surgical theatre, a dental/procedure station, and dedicated imaging area.

Development and support

• Supportive team with varied clinical interests; regular visits by peripatetic specialists.
• Generous CPD, in-house learning, and certificate support to help you grow in your chosen area.
• Access to Vetlexicon and opportunities for research funding; CPD leave and other development initiatives.

Benefits and recognition

• Competitive base salary plus additional benefits such as six weeks of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) and birthday holiday entitlement.
• Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family-friendly policies, and wellbeing initiatives.
• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata; certificate support; learning opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy; access to Vetlexicon; research funding eligibility for Vets & Nurses; Care Fund allowance of £1250 per annum for Vets; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme.
• Professional memberships: BVA, VDS cover, RCVS fees.
• Colleague benefits: company pension scheme, Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes, voluntary benefits, retailer discounts, and discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices.