Veterinary Surgeon | Independent Practice | Dedicated ops | Clear

Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice

Salary up to £65,000 | 4-day week | Certificate support | Accommodation available

GVC are assisting a proudly independent small animal practice located on the outskirts of London, offering excellent transport links into the city while avoiding the daily London grind. This is a rare opportunity to join a genuinely supportive, well-equipped clinic that values clinical freedom, quality care, and work–life balance
.

With easy access into London and the flexibility to adjust start times to miss rush hour, this role suits a Veterinary Surgeon who wants the best of both worlds — strong clinical exposure without the pressure of corporate targets.

• Full-time 4-day working week
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
  , no Sundays
• No OOH – covered by a local external hospital
• Typically 1–2 dedicated operating days per week
  , rota planned around your interests
• Mix of consulting, medicine, and surgery
• Surgery days usually 8:30am–7pm with proper lunch breaks and regular downtime
• Flexibility with hours where possible

The practice operates across two sites
:

• One branch focused primarily on consulting
• A main site handling both medicine and surgical cases

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Around 3+ years’ UK experience
• A keen interest in surgery would be beneficial (though not essential)
• Comfortable working as part of a close-knit, collaborative team
• Looking for autonomy, progression, and long‑term stability in an independent setting

• Two fully equipped theatres
• High‑end diagnostics including ultrasound, imaging equipment, and dental suite
• Visiting orthopaedic surgeon 1–2 days per week
• Strong, loyal, and largely insured client base
• No sales pressure —
  clinical decisions are always led by you and the client

The owner is highly supportive but hands‑off clinically
, allowing you full autonomy to practise the way you feel is best.

• 2 full-time Vets
  , 1 part‑time Vet
• Locum support currently in place during recruitment
• 5 experienced RVNs
• 3 support staff
  , including a Practice Manager with 25 years at the clinic
• A genuinely warm, stable, and supportive culture

• Certificate support available after 6 months (e.g. surgery or imaging)
• Clear clinical progression pathway for a Vet interested in moving toward Senior / Lead / Head Vet level as the owner gradually reduces their hours

• Salary up to £65,000 (DOE)
• Accommodation available if relocating – newly refurbished on‑site flat
• 4‑day week with rota flexibility
• CPD and certificate support
• Independent ethos — no corporatisation, no heavy KPIs
• 6.6 Weeks Annual leave + your birthday off!

• Single‑stage, on‑site interview
• Opportunity to meet the team and see the culture first‑hand