Job Description: Our client is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon for a sole-charge position split between two established small animal locations. The role is designed for an experienced GP clinician who is comfortable managing consultations, routine surgery, diagnostics, prescribing, and day-to-day clinical decision-making independently, while having access to experienced support colleagues and additional clinical guidance when required.
The successful candidate will work across Croydon and New Addington on a consistent rota, averaging approximately 36.7 hours per week, with flexibility to adjust working hours where appropriate. More complex cases can be referred for further investigation and ongoing care, and there are no on-call requirements.
Qualifications Needed:
- Veterinary degree with appropriate eligibility to practise in England
- Confidence working independently within a sole-charge first-opinion environment
- Strong general practice consultation, diagnostic, and routine surgical capabilities
- Clear communication skills and sound judgement when discussing treatment options with clients
- Ability to coordinate effectively with nursing and support colleagues while maintaining high clinical standards
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing consultations and developing evidence-based treatment plans for small animal patients
- Performing routine surgical and diagnostic procedures within individual clinical competence
- Maintaining comprehensive patient records and prescribing medications in line with professional requirements
- Overseeing daily consultation, surgical, and diagnostic workflows within the branch
- Referring complex cases appropriately while ensuring continuity of patient care
Package:
- Average working week of approximately 36.7 hours with scope for additional flexibility
- No on-call responsibilities
- 1-in-4 Saturday branch rota
- 1-in-10 Sunday hospital rota
- Approximately one to two bank holiday shifts each year
- 6.6 weeks of annual leave including bank holidays
- Annual CPD allowance of up to £2,000
- Up to five paid CPD days each year
- Private medical healthcare insurance
- Ongoing clinical support for complex cases and professional development
