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• Work in a beautifully designed, modern clinic packed with advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment, allowing you to deliver exceptional in-house care and clinical excellence every day.
• Enjoy real clinical autonomy while collaborating with visiting orthopaedic and cardiology specialists and playing a key role in shaping the future of a growing, forward‑thinking practice.
• Step into a senior, influential position with full support to mentor others, pursue certificates and special interests, and build a long‑term, rewarding career in a supportive and progressive environment.
• Join a thriving independent East London practice with a true “team first” culture, offering a competitive salary of £65,000–£75,000 DOE plus a generous benefits package, where your clinical voice genuinely matters.

Veterinary Surgeon – East London An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving independent small animal practice in East London, where a genuine culture sits at the heart of everything they do. This welcoming practice has built a positive, supportive environment that allows its people to flourish while delivering the very highest standards of care. Independence is truly valued here, with clinical opinions respected and collaboration encouraged across the entire team.

The practice is thoughtfully designed to optimise both workflow and comfort, creating a calm, efficient space for patients and staff. Modern facilities include separate consultation rooms, dedicated cat and dog wards complete with stress‑reducing diffusers, a well‑equipped preparation area, and a state‑of‑the‑art operating theatre. Alongside this, the clinic boasts an impressive range of advanced equipment, including ultrasound, multi‑parameter monitoring, IMAGYST in‑house blood and urine analysers, K‑Laser therapy, fluid warmers, digital and dental X‑ray, enabling clinicians to work up cases thoroughly and confidently in‑house.

This is a highly collaborative environment, supported by visiting orthopaedic and cardiology specialists who enhance the breadth and depth of clinical services on offer. The practice also has a strong commitment to animal welfare, working closely with several charities, giving the role real purpose beyond the consulting room. Team members are encouraged to share ideas, support one another, and continually raise clinical standards together.

The role is ideally suited to a confident Veterinary Surgeon with 3–5 years’ experience who enjoys both medicine and surgery and thrives in a senior, influential position. With a high degree of clinical autonomy, the successful candidate will play a key role in mentoring and supporting junior colleagues, shaping clinical direction across the practice, and contributing to its continued growth. There is genuine encouragement to pursue special interests, certificates, and further qualifications, making this a standout opportunity for a driven clinician looking to develop, lead, and make a lasting impact within a progressive independent practice in East London!

• Full time position
• Saturday rolling rota
• No OOH, on‑call, Sundays or night shifts!

• Generous holiday allowance
• Salary from £65,000 – £75,000 DOE
• Generous CPD allowance
• RCVS & VDS fees covered
• Staff discount
• Welcoming team
• Plus much more!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Jordan on 01904 570056 or email j.corrigan@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

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 : JOB-56592