About the Role
<h2>Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal | Greater London/Surrey Borders</h2>
<p><strong>Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE | No OOH | Modern Hospital</strong></p>
<p>Join a highly respected, award-winning small animal hospital that combines excellent clinical standards with genuine work–life balance. This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet with at least one year’s experience to develop within a collaborative, supportive team and work with a varied and rewarding caseload.</p>
<h3><u><strong>Why Join This Practice?</strong></u></h3>
<p><strong>Outstanding Clinical Standards</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Multiple RCVS Practice Standards Awards recognising excellence in patient care, client service, teamwork and sustainability
<li>Gold standard Cat Friendly, Dog Friendly and RWAF accredited
<li>On-site inpatient support from Vets Now – no transfers and no OOH for the day team
<li>Strong focus on keeping interesting medical and surgical cases in-house
</ul>
<p><strong>Exceptional Facilities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Recently refurbished hospital with dedicated ultrasound, x-ray and dentistry suites
<li>Two spacious operating theatres
<li>Separate dog and cat waiting areas and wards
<li>Commitment to environmental responsibility
</ul>
<p><strong>Work–Life Balance</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>No out-of-hours or bank holidays</strong>
<li>Three early finishes each week (before 4pm)
<li>Weekend rota just <strong>1 in 8</strong> with generous time off in lieu
<li>15-minute consults with built-in admin and breaks
</ul>
<p><strong>Supportive Team Culture</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Certificate holders in medicine, surgery and ophthalmology
<li>Daily rounds and case discussions
<li>Highly skilled RVNs, care assistants and client care team
<li>Emphasis on collaboration and professional development
</ul>
<h3>The Role</h3>
<ul>
<li>Provide high standards of medical and surgical care to a varied small animal caseload
<li>Work collaboratively within a multi-vet team
<li>Participate in structured rota including early and late shifts
<li>Contribute to excellent client communication and continuity of care
</ul>
<p><strong>Rota</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Early shifts: 7:30–3:30 / 8:00–4:00
<li>Late shifts: 10:00–20:00
<li>1 in 8 weekends (Sat 8–4, Sun 10–2)
<li><strong>No OOH responsibility</strong>
</ul>
<h3>About You</h3>
<ul>
<li>RCVS registered with <strong>minimum 1 year UK small animal experience</strong>
<li>Confident in routine medicine, imaging and surgery
<li>Compassionate, proactive team player with excellent communication skills
<li>Passionate about high standards of patient and client care
</ul>
<h3>Benefits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Salary up to <strong>£60,000 DOE</strong>
<li>5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + birthday leave
<li>£2,000 CPD allowance with certificate support
<li>RCVS & VDS fees paid
<li>Structured career progression within a large supportive group
</ul>
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<p><strong>Apply now or contact me for more details</strong><br />
📧 stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com<br />
📞 01392 793069</p>