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Salary range high : 73000
Salary range low : 43000
Veterinary Surgeon – 24-Hour Hospital Role
London, United Kingdom
Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a medicine focus to join a 24-hour hospital in South West London. This role is ideal for someone with several years of GP experience who is looking to take on greater responsibility within a hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality medical and surgical care across consults, surgeries, and hospital wards
- Take an active role in hospital operations, supporting junior colleagues and contributing to team development
- Participate in weekend rotations (1:3 Saturdays, 1:10 Sundays) and up to 2 bank holidays per year
- Work collaboratively on internal referral cases requiring advanced hospital expertise
- Engage with specialist colleagues across orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, physiotherapy, and laparoscopy
Requirements
- MRCVS registered
- Confident in general practice medicine with hospital experience
- Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
- Interest in developing advanced clinical and management skills
Benefits & Perks
- Salary: £45,000–£73,000 FTE depending on experience
- 4-day week plus weekend rotation, no on-call
- 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
- Up to £2,000 CPD budget annually plus 5 days’ paid CPD leave
- Private Medical Insurance
- Relocation assistance (where applicable)
- Paid lunch breaks, colleague discounts, and shopping perks
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership fees covered
- Pet insurance discount
Location & Accessibility
The hospital is centrally located in South West London, just a short walk from the District Line, providing easy access to central London.