Senior Veterinary Surgeon - South East

Senior Veterinary Surgeon - South East London

Senior Veterinary Surgeon role at a well‑established small animal hospital in the heart of South East London.

• Excellent onsite facilities including digital x‑ray, ultrasound, orthopaedic surgical equipment, on‑site blood analysis, piped gases and endoscopy.
• No OOH or weekend rota.
• Generous benefits package including a salary of up to £71,000.
• Fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave.

Our client, a reputable charity with a legacy of over 100 years in expert animal care, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on a fixed‑term contract, covering a maternity leave. If you are a vet with a passion for charity work, a desire for a varied case load and a commitment to making a positive impact, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

The hospital is located in South East London with excellent travel links to central London via train and onsite parking is also available.

As a Senior Veterinary Surgeon, you will play a crucial role in delivering veterinary care to a diverse client base in genuine need. Your responsibilities will include overseeing a broad spectrum of medical and surgical cases, leading a clinical team with the support of a Head Nurse, Client Services Manager and Veterinary Team Leader, and ensuring the effective utilisation of charitable resources.

Working in collaboration with a friendly and supportive team of 6 experienced Vets, 7 Nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants and Receptionists, you will contribute to maintaining a 24‑hour centre across three hospitals. The facility is well‑equipped with digital x‑ray, ultrasound, orthopaedic surgical equipment, on‑site blood analysis, piped gases and endoscopy.

While previous practice and people management experience is advantageous, it is not essential as full training will be provided, accompanied by mentoring from an Area Veterinary Manager. This rare opportunity offers you the chance to join a forward‑thinking and "can do" team where animal welfare is at the core of everything they do.

• Full time – 37.5 hours per week.
• Temporary position.
• No OOH or weekend rota.

• Fantastic salary from £65,000 to £71,000 DOE.
• CPD Allowance of one week and £1000 per year.
• Full RCVS fees.
• Range of internal CPD programmes and discounts for BSAVA congress and London Vet Show.
• 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year.
• An additional Wellbeing Day to take whenever you like to help recharge your batteries.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Life Assurance policy (4 x Annual Salary).
• Staff discount platform.

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