Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Independent Small Animal Practice - East London, UK
£65k - £75k per annumSenior Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Small Animal Practice – East London, UK
An independent, well-equipped small animal practice in East London is seeking an experienced Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join its growing team and play a key role in the ongoing development of the practice across two modern sites.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident clinician looking for clinical autonomy, leadership responsibility, and a strong work-life balance within an independent setting.
The Role
This is a full-time position of approximately 40 hours per week, with flexibility considered. The rota is designed to support a healthy work-life balance:
No out-of-hours, on-call, night shifts, or Sundays
Rolling Saturday rota
8-hour or 10-hour shifts available
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering a high standard of medical and surgical care
Providing clinical leadership and guidance to less experienced vets
Supporting and mentoring the wider veterinary team
Contributing to clinical standards and practice development
Working across two East London sites as part of one integrated team
The Practice
The practice is proudly independent and places a strong emphasis on clinical standards, collaboration, and efficiency. Facilities and equipment include:
Separate consultation rooms
Dedicated cat and dog wards
Modern theatre and preparation areas
Digital X-ray and dental X-ray
Ultrasound
In-house blood and urine analysers
Multi-parameter monitoring
Laser therapy
Visiting orthopaedic and cardiology specialists
About You
The ideal candidate will be:
RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
Minimum of 3–5 years’ UK small animal experience
Confident with a wide range of routine and more complex medical and surgical cases
Comfortable taking clinical responsibility and mentoring colleagues
Proactive, organised, and keen to contribute to practice growth
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 DOE
Higher packages considered for candidates with significant senior experience
Generous CPD allowance with certificate support
Paid CPD day annually
RCVS and VDS fees covered
30% staff discount
Flexible working patterns considered
Full-time, part-time, and permanent options available
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To apply or request further details, please contact:
Ciaran Drew
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£45k - £70k per annum
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