Veterinary Surgeon - Hospital GP Role/Maternity Cover

This is an exciting chance for an experienced GP vet to thrive in a dynamic hospital environment and become a part of the largest ECC provider in London.

About Your New Role

The hospital is seeking a well-rounded veterinary surgeon ready to embrace a full-time GP role. This position is perfect for a competent GP vet who can seamlessly handle routine surgeries such as bitch spays and dentals, as well as manage emergency cases with confidence.

The hospital is renowned for its exceptional first opinion, emergency, critical care, and referral services. The hospital supports a local network of 20 branches and adheres to the highest clinical standards. On-site, you will find state-of-the-art diagnostic support, including a CT scanner, a commercial laboratory, and a robust medical team. Experienced surgeons routinely perform advanced orthopaedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgeries.

You will be fully supported by a team of seasoned hospital vets, including a senior medic/ECC and GP vet, an incredible nursing team comprising experienced RVNs, students, nursing assistants, and front-of-house staff, as well as on-site clinical managers.

Your rota will follow a 6-week rotational basis, averaging 40 hours per week, including a 1:3 Saturday and 1:6 Sunday weekend rotation. This structure allows you to work across all hospital departments, from consulting and surgery to ward and ECC. Additionally, you will be scheduled for up to 2 bank holidays per year and included in the last resort on-call rotation.

The hospital is ideally located on the outskirts of North West London, offering the perfect blend of city and countryside life. With excellent transport links, including a short walk to a tube station, commuting into London couldn't be easier.

What’s in It for You?

The salary for this 12 month contract role ranges from £45,000 to £61,000, depending on your experience, with ample room for growth. You will enjoy a host of benefits, including:

- 6.6 weeks of annual leave, including bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance with BUPA
- Up to £2,000 annual CPD allowance plus up to 5 paid CPD days


For further information, an informal chat, or to apply, please email Debbie Loding at Debbie@vettedrecruitment.co.uk or 07384 551799 today.

You must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS to be considered for this role.

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