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East London, Close links to Essex area, London, United Kingdom
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£60,000–£80,000
Senior Veterinary Surgeon
Hospital 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.
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