Small Animal Vet - Up to £70k - Only 1:4 Weekends

Small Animal Vet - Waltham Forest, East London Key Details

• Working Days: 4 days per week with a fixed day off, 1-in-4 weekends
• Hours: 9-hour shifts with a balanced mix of consulting and surgery, plus a dedicated daily admin hour
• Duties: Preventive care, diagnostics, case management, and routine surgery
• Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum, reflective of skills and experience

About the Role

• Our client is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon with over three years of experience, including at least one year in UK practice. The successful candidate will deliver consistent, high-quality care with a focus on early diagnostics, clear treatment planning, and continuity of care.
• The role comprises a balanced caseload across consultations and surgery, with protected time each day for administration and communication.
• The weekend rota runs on a 1-in-4 basis. The practice supports flexible working patterns and will consider alternative arrangements to suit individual preferences.
• The position suits a team player who communicates clearly and collaborates with both clinical and non-clinical colleagues. A commitment to continuous professional development and pet wellbeing is essential.

Support and Benefits

• The practice maintains a supportive culture with benefits that include quarterly recognition payments, enhanced family leave, income protection, an electric car scheme, wellbeing support, discounts, surgery fee reductions, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
• The team includes experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support staff who value collaboration and learning. Colleagues are supported through funded memberships, a CPD allowance, and internal leadership training, with many team members pursuing or holding clinical certificates.

About the Practice

The practice operates from a modern, purpose-built facility with light, spacious clinical areas and advanced equipment, including an in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, and ultrasound. It provides a broad range of services across medicine, surgery, dentistry, and microchipping.

Job Reference No: JN-9

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