Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice, 20-Minute Consults, No OOH – £55,000–£75,000 DOE

A brilliant opportunity to join a proudly independent, purpose-built small animal practice in South East London — where clinical freedom, genuine team culture and personalised care are at the heart of everything. 🐾

About the Practice

This independently owned small animal practice in South East London is just over a year old and has already built a loyal, friendly client base and a reputation for warm, personalised veterinary care. Both practice directors are hands-on and present day-to-day — meaning your voice and ideas genuinely shape the way the practice grows.

The team is tight-knit, carefully selected and genuinely passionate — comprising two experienced senior full-time vets and a dedicated nursing team.

The clinic is modern and purpose-built, with:

• Digital X-ray, dental X-ray and ultrasound
• Spacious operating theatre
• Two spacious consulting rooms and a dedicated RVN consult room
• Separate cat ward
• In-house laboratory
• A comfortable staff welfare space

Consultations are 20 minutes as standard, with complete clinical freedom to work up cases how you see fit. This is a practice bringing back the warmth and personality of a true local clinic — where colleagues feel supported, clients feel known and pets get genuinely personal care.

About the Role

This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours across a 4-day week, with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (9am–1pm). There is no OOH and no bank holiday working. 🙌

A minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience is required, with confidence in occasional sole charge work if needed. The role is varied across first-opinion consults, surgery and inpatient management — with full clinical freedom and the support to work up cases properly.

Why Surrey Quays?

Surrey Quays sits in the heart of South East London, just across the river from Canary Wharf and well connected to the rest of the city. 🚇 The area is served by the London Overground at Surrey Quays station, with fast connections to Shoreditch, Dalston and Highbury & Islington, as well as easy access to Canada Water for the Jubilee line into central London. The A200 and A2 provide strong road links for those travelling by car. The surrounding area is vibrant and rapidly growing, with great independent food and drink, access to the Thames Path and a strong local community feel.

What They’re Looking For

They are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with at least 3 years of post-graduate experience, strong first-opinion surgical skills and the confidence to work sole charge when required. The ideal candidate will be warm, energetic and collaborative — someone who genuinely cares about their patients, builds strong client relationships and takes pride in delivering care to a high standard.

What They Can Offer You

✅ Salary £55,000–£75,000 DOE

✅ 4-day week, 1 in 3 Saturday mornings only — no OOH, no bank holidays 🙌

✅ 20-minute consultations and full clinical freedom

✅ £1,250 CPD allowance plus 30 hours paid CPD

✅ 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service

✅ RCVS and VDS fees paid

✅ Staff discounts on treatments and medications

✅ A genuinely collaborative, supportive team where your input shapes the practice 🌟

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a role where you’re truly valued, clinically free and part of building something special — this is a conversation well worth having.

Get in touch with Ciaran today:

📧 ciaran.drew@gvcvets.com 📞 01392 793241 👤 Ciaran Drew – Global Veterinary Careers