Veterinary Surgeon - supportive and experienced team

Vets for Pets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

CPD allowance

No OOH

Varied caseload

Contributory pension scheme

Paid memberships

Onsite parking

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vets4Pets Beckton is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week across 4 days, with 1 in 4 weekends on sole charge and no out-of-hours shifts.

The practice features in-house digital x-ray, ultrasound, new imaging capabilities, and a skilled nursing team. We require a veterinary surgeon with a minimum of 2 years’ experience who is confident with routine surgeries and eager to collaborate with our Head Vet.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a veterinary surgeon.
• Confident with all routine surgeries.
• Willing to work sole charge 1 in 4 weekends.
• Strong team player with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care across internal medicine, surgery and orthopaedics.
• Work sole charge 1 in 4 weekends with phone support from colleagues.
• Collaborate with Head Vet and nursing team to manage diverse caseload.
• Deliver exceptional patient and client service.

Skills

Surgical skills

Sole charge capability

Team collaboration

Tools

Digital x-ray

Dental x-ray

Ultrasound

Laboratory equipment

Job description

We are looking for an Veterinary Surgeon to join our team based in Beckton.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week (4 days) including 1 in 4 weekends (sole charge) and no OOH.

We are based on the busy Gateway Retail Park, with free onsite parking and conveniently located for transport links into central London and close to London City Airport. Thanks to our great location within the community, we have built a loyal client base and we see a wide variety of cases including internal medicine, surgery and some orthopaedic procedures, so this is a great opportunity for any vet looking for exposure to complex procedures. Beckton Vets4Pets is purpose built with in house digital x-ray, dental x-ray, new ultrasound and in house laboratory including Imagist scanner.

We are seeking a veterinary surgeon with a minimum 2 years’ experience who is confident with all routine surgeries. You will be required to work sole charge 1 in 4 weekends, however phone support from experienced colleagues is always available. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, enthusiastic about collaborating with our team. Success in the role will come from embracing all aspects of the veterinary care, providing exceptional patient and client service, and appreciating the variety the position offers. You will be working alongside an experienced Head Vet and a skilled nursing team, gaining exposure to a diverse caseload.

We offer:

• Salary £42,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience)
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Generous CPD allowance and plenty of support towards certificates
• No OOH
• Varied caseload
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid memberships
• Fantastic team environment
• Free onsite parking
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards including 20% off at Vets4Pets, Pets at Home, Groom Room and Private Health Insurance.

You will be joining a practice where our Veterinary Partners have full clinical freedom, with the support and benefits of working for the Vet Group.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer

Location: E6 6LG

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!