Senior Veterinary SurgeonHospital Role | East London | Up to £80,000
GVC are assisting a busy 24-hour veterinary hospital in East London in the search for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to step into a Senior GP Vet position.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident clinician with hospital experience who enjoys mentoring others, delivering exceptional client care, and helping to lead a large, collaborative veterinary team.
The Role
- Salary of £60,000–£80,000 DOE
- Full-time, averaging 40 hours per week
- 1 in 3 Saturdays and 1 in 6 Sundays
- Rotating through consulting, surgery, wards and ECC
- Up to 2 bank holidays per year
- Included in a last-resort on-call rota
- Senior clinical responsibilities alongside first opinion duties
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead by example, delivering outstanding clinical and client care
- Support and mentor junior vets and recent graduates as a Vet GDP Advisor
- Help maintain high clinical standards across the GP team
- Promote evidence-based medicine and continuous learning
- Lead monthly clinical journal clubs
- Work closely with the Head Vet and Hospital Manager to create a positive, supportive team culture
The Hospital
- Large multidisciplinary 24-hour hospital
- Approximately 25 Veterinary Surgeons, supported by experienced RVNs, SVNs, VCAs and dedicated client care teams
- Excellent caseload including first opinion, ECC and internal referrals
- Advanced facilities including:
- CT scanner
- In-house commercial laboratory
- Advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery
- Minimally invasive surgical equipment
- Strong medical and surgical specialist support
Benefits
- 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)
- Up to £2,000 CPD allowance
- Up to 5 paid CPD days
- Relocation assistance (where applicable)
- Excellent career progression within a large hospital environment
- Supportive leadership and established management team
This role would suit an experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon with previous hospital experience who is ready to take the next step into leadership while continuing to enjoy a varied and rewarding clinical caseload.
East London, Close links to Essex area, London, United Kingdom employer: Chattyvets
Chattyvets in Colchester is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its team members while fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. With a unique opportunity for Veterinary Surgeons to transition into co-ownership, employees benefit from clinical leadership roles, profit-sharing, and equity growth, all within a community-focused environment that values high standards of care and innovation.
