Veterinary Surgeon - Wimbledon

purovets; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading 24-hour RCVS-accredited hospital in Wimbledon seeks a Junior Veterinary Surgeon to join their dynamic team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment, with a varied caseload and no on-call duties. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, relocation assistance, and extensive CPD opportunities. If you're a recently qualified vet eager to enhance your skills and thrive in your career, this may be your ideal opportunity.

Benefits

Annual leave of 6.6 weeks including bank holidays

Generous relocation assistance

Up to £2,000 CPD budget per year

5 days paid CPD leave

Private Medical Healthcare Insurance

Qualifications

• Recently qualified vet, eager to develop skills in a 24-hour hospital.
• Some prior hospital experience desired.
• Confident with routine surgeries and enthusiastic about continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Work in a structured environment alongside experienced vets and clinical managers.
• Handle varied caseloads from routine GP work to emergency and critical care.
• Weekend work includes 1 in 3 Saturdays and 1 in 10 Sundays.

Skills

Compassion

Ambition

Confidence with routine surgeries

Education

Completed VetGDP

Graduate scheme

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.

Ready to take the next step?
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, I would love to hear from you. Reach out for a confidential, informal chat and discover how this role can help shape the next stage of your veterinary career.

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
• And much more…

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Jordan on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-53682