Veterinary Surgeon - Whetstone Vets

Kin Vet Community; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week

£2,500 annual CPD allowance

Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank HOL

RCVS and VDS fees covered

BVA membership

VetLexicon access

Enhanced maternity, adoption and piety

Job summary

Kin Vet Community's Whetstone Vets in North London seeks a Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly team. The role offers a four-day week with no weekends, bank holidays, OOH or on-call commitments, and a salary of £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience.

You’ll manage first-opinion consultations, diagnostics and routine surgery with support from a nursing team, with plenty of time for professional development and life outside practice.

Qualifications

• Registered veterinary surgeon eligible for UK registration.
• Around two years’ experience ideal; fit with team and approach matters.
• Calm, collaborative and keen to learn; ready for routine surgery.

Responsibilities

• Manage first-opinion consultations, diagnostics and routine surgery.
• Work with an active nursing team and a Clinical Director who mentors.
• Occasional sole-charge duties on Thursdays with independent decision-making.

Skills

RCVS-registered vet

Clinical confidence

Independent decision-making

Team collaboration

Willingness to pursue OV status

Two years' experience

Education

BVMS/BVetMed or equivalent

Tools

IDEXX in-house lab

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Dental radiography

Endoscopy

Theatre equipment

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Whetstone Vets

Part of Kin Vet Community | North London
£45,000–£55,000 depending on experience | Permanent | Four-day week

Develop your clinical skills with time to enjoy life outside practice.

Whetstone Vets is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our welcoming team. With no weekends currently, no bank holidays and no out-of-hours or on-call commitments, this is an opportunity to combine a varied clinical role with a sustainable working pattern.

We’ve served our local community for over 20 years, building a loyal client base that values thorough care and lasting relationships. As part of Kin Vet Community, we retain our local identity while benefiting from wider investment, training and career opportunities.

The role

You’ll manage first-opinion consultations, diagnostics and routine surgery, supported by an active nursing team and a Clinical Director who enjoys teaching and developing others.

The role initially includes sole charge on Thursdays, so you’ll need confidence with routine surgery, independent decision-making and basic emergency care. Around two years’ experience would be ideal, although your clinical confidence and approach matter most.

We’re looking for an RCVS-registered vet who is calm, collaborative and keen to learn. Official Veterinarian status is welcome, or a willingness to work towards it.

Your practice and development

You’ll have access to an IDEXX in-house laboratory, digital X-ray, ultrasound, dental radiography, endoscopy and a dedicated theatre. Regular mentoring, one-to-one development meetings and weekly team learning will help you build your skills.

Your benefits

• Four-day working week, with no weekends currently, bank holidays, OOH or on-call.

• £2,500 annual CPD allowance.

• Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service to six weeks.

• RCVS and VDS fees covered, BVA membership and VetLexicon access.

• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave, plus family leave.

• Employer pension contribution of up to 4%.

• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and free eye tests.

• Staff discounts on veterinary care.

• Private healthcare available from April 2027.

• Visa sponsorship and relocation support of up to £5,000 for eligible candidates.

Based on the North London and Hertfordshire border, we offer good transport links and free parking on surrounding roads.