East development Veterinary surgeon

Overview

Veterinary Surgeon – East London. A full-time vet is sought to join a busy, well-established first-opinion practice in Newham, London. The team blends clinical excellence with genuine camaraderie and provides a supportive environment for learning and collaboration.

• Work as part of a busy GP team with the ability to work independently while receiving full support for complex cases and out-of-hours care from the hospital.
• Perform routine surgeries and dentals; contribute to a high standard of patient and client care.
• Be involved in a 40-hour working week with a 1-in-4 Saturday rota and a 1-in-8 Sunday rotation at the nearby Veterinary Hospital.
• Participate in up to two bank holidays per year and be included in the last-resort on-call and twilight rota for the hospital.
• Attend a hospital orientation day as part of induction to ensure you are prepared before your first shift.
• Collaborate with a senior vet, senior RVN, trainee nurses, and a regional manager to foster learning and clinical development.

• Interest in a fast-paced busy GP setting and confidence with routine surgeries and dentals.
• Ability to work independently while leveraging hospital support for complex cases and after-hours care.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and ECC opportunities during Sunday shifts.

• Salary range: £45,000 to £61,000 FTE, depending on experience.
• Generous benefits package: 6.6 weeks of annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Private medical insurance with Bupa.
• Up to £2,000 CPD budget per year, five days’ paid CPD leave.
• Relocation assistance where applicable.

Location:

East London, Newham area, with convenient access to DLR and fast links across London and into Essex. The practice has a supportive team including a senior vet, RVN, trainee nurses, and a regional manager, and offers equipment and facilities to support ECC development on Sundays.

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