Veterinary Surgeon – Orthopaedic/Soft Tissue Surgery – 24-Hour Hospital
North London, Greater London, United Kingdom
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Orthopaedic or Soft Tissue Surgeon to join a busy, well-equipped 24-hour hospital in North London.
This is an excellent next step for an advanced surgeon who wants to take ownership of complex surgical cases and work as part of a collaborative, high-performing team. The hospital functions as both a first-opinion site and a referral centre, giving you exposure to a varied and challenging caseload.
You’ll work alongside a talented surgical team that includes other Orthopaedic and Advanced Soft Tissue Surgeons, as well as certificate-holding clinicians across multiple disciplines.
The hospital is equipped with a full range of advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities including TPLO kit, spinal surgery equipment, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, endoscopy, CT, and MRI – everything you need to deliver gold-standard care.
This role would suit a surgery certificate holder (or above) who is confident managing their own caseload, enjoys clinical leadership, and thrives in a supportive hospital setting with an experienced 12-vet team.
Key Details:
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Hours: Full-time, 4 days per week
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Weekends: 1 in 6 weekends
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Location: North London, UK
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Visa Sponsorship: Available (Tier 2)
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Relocation Support: Available
Benefits:
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Competitive salary package
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5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service)
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Additional paid “Day for You” leave
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Private medical insurance and health cash plan from day one
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Life assurance (3x salary)
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Funded certificates and CPD allowance (£1,500 + 3 days)
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VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid
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Pension scheme
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Sabbatical options with service
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Cycle to Work scheme
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Employee wellbeing support including 24-hour counselling access
About You:
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RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
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Experience in orthopaedic and/or soft tissue surgery
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Confident managing a diverse caseload in a hospital setting
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Strong communicator and team collaborator
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Able to demonstrate clinical leadership and mentoring skills
How to Apply:
If you’re an experienced surgeon looking for a senior role within a high-standard hospital setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Ciaran Drew at Global Veterinary Careers for more information:
📧 ciaran.drew@gvcvets.com
📞 01392 793241