A high performing independent clinic in Surrey Quays, London, is searching for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern, expanding and genuinely supportive team. This is a standout opportunity within a practice that has built a strong reputation quickly and is growing with purpose.
Location
Surrey Quays is an excellent place to work, offering calm residential surroundings with fast transport links into central London. The area is popular with professionals due to its easy commutes, riverside walks, cafés and a welcoming local community.
About the Clinic
This independent practice was founded by two experienced vets who set out to create a modern, compassionate clinic focused on genuine relationships, high clinical standards and a positive team culture. Their approach centres around continuity of care, longer consults and a personalised experience for both clients and patients.
- Purpose built and equipped with state of the art facilities
- Founder led with no corporate layers of management
- Longer 20 minute appointments to support thorough, thoughtful care
- Continuity of care, with clients routinely seeing the same vet
- A warm, community focused environment with exceptional client feedback
- Outstanding local reputation with consistently high review scores
- Salary £55,000 to £75,000 depending on experience and certification
- Hours 4 days a week 9am to 7pm with 1 in 3 Saturday mornings 9am to 1pm
- No out of hours and no bank holidays
Why This Clinic Stands Out
The practice has grown quickly, attracting a loyal and appreciative client base. The team is close knit, friendly and united by a shared commitment to excellent clinical care.
- 20 minute consults
- Full clinical freedom
- Supportive, collaborative culture
- Genuine focus on wellbeing and job satisfaction
Facilities and Equipment
A modern environment designed to allow vets to work efficiently and comfortably.
- Digital X ray
- Ultrasound
- Spacious operating theatre
- Multiple consult rooms
- Dedicated RVN consult room
- In house laboratory
- Separate cat ward
- Staff welfare area
What the Role Involves
A varied first opinion caseload with autonomy to work up cases fully and contribute ideas.
- Consultations
- Diagnostics
- General surgery
- Inpatient management
- High standards of communication and case recording
- Salary up to £75,000
- Excellent work life balance
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- £1,250 CPD budget plus paid CPD time
- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays with increases over time
- Staff discounts
- Supportive, friendly culture
- Opportunity to shape the ongoing growth of an independent practice
Who They Are Looking For
- Minimum three years experience
- Comfortable with some sole charge
- Warm, organised and reliable
- Strong communicator who values client relationships
- Confident first opinion surgeon
- Team focused with a positive approach
If independence, clinical freedom and a genuinely friendly team in a great London location appeal to you, Sophie would be happy to chat confidentially on 07519119233.