Veterinary Surgeon - Wimbledon

Purosearch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Wimbledon seeks a compassionate Junior Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role offers a supportive environment with a varied caseload, no on-call duties, and a generous salary up to £46,000. You will work alongside experienced professionals while gaining hands-on experience. Join a workplace that values growth and teamwork in a vibrant location close to central London.

Benefits

Generous salary up to £46,000

6.6 weeks annual leave

CPD budget up to £2,000

Private Medical Healthcare Insurance

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Must have prior hospital experience.
• Enthusiastic about ongoing professional development.
• Desire to work in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate veterinary care to pets.
• Perform routine surgeries and assist with emergency cases.
• Collaborate with a team of vets and support staff.

Skills

Compassionate care

Routine surgeries

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Completion of VetGDP or graduate scheme

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

In-house Lab

Job description

Junior Veterinary Surgeon – 24-Hour RCVS Accredited Hospital – Wimbledon

Work in a 24-hour RCVS-accredited hospital with CT, ultrasound, lap spays & referral-level cases – ideal for vets looking to build experience across varied caseloads. Supportive, structured environment with experienced vets, RVNs, and clinical managers to help you grow post-VetGDP. Prime location in Wimbledon, just 10 mins from the station – a perfect blend of London life and leafy charm. No on-call and fair rota – 1:3 Saturdays, 1:10 Sundays, up to 2 bank holidays/year, giving you time to recharge and enjoy life outside of work. Generous salary up to £46,000 and relocation assistance available.

Are you a recently qualified vet looking to take the next step after completing your VetGDP or graduate scheme? Ready to move into a dynamic hospital environment where no two days are the same? If so, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

About the Hospital

Our client is a 24-hour, RCVS-accredited hospital nestled in the heart of charming Wimbledon, just a short 10-minute stroll from Wimbledon Junction station (District Line). This state-of-the-art facility provides a fantastic caseload ranging from routine GP work to emergency and critical care – perfect for building confidence and broadening your skillset.

Supporting its own client base as well as sister practices in the area, this hospital handles a variety of internal referrals and is equipped with everything you’d expect from a high-calibre centre, including CT Scanner, Digital X-ray, Ultrasound, In-house Lab, Laparoscopic spays and Dedicated surgical and imaging suites.

Specialist care is also on-site, with visiting orthopaedic & soft tissue surgeons, dermatologists, and physiotherapists, giving you the chance to work alongside and learn from industry experts.

The hospital holds RCVS Hospital Accreditation and an ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Award – a true testament to the quality of care provided.

The Role

This is a full-time, 42.2-hour week role with a varied, rotational schedule across departments – ideal for a vet looking to discover their clinical passion through real, hands-on experience.

Weekend work: 1 in 3 Saturdays and 1 in 10 Sundays. Bank holidays: Up to 2 per year. NO on-call or out-of-hours.

You’ll be surrounded by a strong support network of experienced vets, a large team of RVNs and trainees, onsite clinical managers, and a regional head vet – all committed to helping you thrive.

About You

You’re an ambitious and compassionate vet who: Has completed their VetGDP and/or a graduate scheme. Has some prior hospital experience. Is confident with routine surgeries. Is enthusiastic to continue developing and learning in a supportive hospital setting.

Location

Wimbledon offers a unique blend of countryside charm and urban convenience, with cafes, boutiques, and parks all nearby – and central London just minutes away via tube or train.

The Package

• A superb salary of between £40,000 and £46,000 DOE
• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
• Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Up to £2,000 CPD budget every year plus up to 5 days' paid CPD leave
• Private Medical Healthcare Insurance

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.