Veterinary Surgeon

Position Summary

A branch veterinary surgeon position at our Kennington first‑opinion practice, located in South London. The clinic is fast‑paced with a busy GP caseload.

Schedule: 30–40 hours per week with flexibility. Full‑time arrangements involve alternating Mondays and Fridays off, a 1:4 branch Saturday and a 1:10 hospital Sunday rotation. Rota to 1–2 bank holidays per year at Stone Lion Hospital.
No on‑call requirements.

Salary: £45,000 – £67,000 per annum (full‑time based on 40 hours per week), commensurate with experience.

• Carry out consultations, thoroughly examining all pets presented and making management and treatment recommendations that are evidence‑based and in accordance with GVG protocols.
• Perform GP surgery on cases as appropriate and within the boundaries of personal competence and limitation of overnight care.
• Maintain, prescribe and dispense all medications in accordance with current medicines legislation and RCVS guidance.
• Record accurate and thorough clinical notes, ensuring pets’ histories are accurate, comprehensive and useful to colleagues.
• Refer cases in a timely manner, first to a GVG Hospital when unable to undertake a case.
• Help maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment.
• Participate in induction with Stone Lion 24‑hour Hospital to prepare for Sunday shifts and internal referrals.

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro‑rata if part‑time)
• Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)
• CPD budget every year
• 5 days’ paid CPD leave every year (pro‑rata if part‑time)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Paid 30‑minute lunch breaks
• Colleague introduction reward (for introducing vets and RVN’s)
• 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Medical cashback plan (refunds on routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic fees and more)
• Professional membership fees covered
• Shopping discounts
• Generous colleague discounts
• Petplan 20% colleague discount