Permanent small animal Vet job – Full time – Waltham Forest, East London

We are currently working with a well-established clinic based in Waltham Forest, East London that is seeking an experienced small animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.
This role is easily commutable from London and parts of Essex

The practice
The practice is passionate about providing the very best care to every pet that comes through our doors, day and night.
The practice is conveniently located just a short distance from Highams Park rail station with plenty of car parking available.
They are proud to be an accredited cat-friendly clinic, as awarded by the ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine) and the Head Nurse has her ISFM Feline Medicine certificate.
Many of the clinical team members have either achieved or are working towards various certificates, including imaging, surgery and small animal medicine.
Facilities include: X-ray, Ultrasound, Dental X-ray, Orthopaedic care and in-house lab.

The role
The clinic is looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, pro-active small animal Veterinary Surgeon, who is passionate about providing the very best clinical care. You will be a team player, and keen to get stuck in, and support and develop your colleagues. You’ll have excellent communication skills and thrive on the variety in caseload at the practice.
You will ideally have at least 3 years of experience with a genuine passion for early diagnostics, a strong commitment to following through on treatment plans, and a drive for continuous clinical development.
You’ll be responsible for delivering preventive care, diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions, and managing cases with care and consistency. A strong focus on pet wellbeing is essential.
Working Hours & Flexibility

The full-time vets typically work a 4-day week, with a consistent day off to support a healthy work-life balance. Each shift is 9 hours long and includes a mix of consulting and surgical duties across the week. To support effective communication and admin, every vet has a dedicated hour each day for administrative tasks—built right into the working day.
The weekend rota follows a 1-in-4 pattern.
Clinic opening hours are: Monday – Friday 08.00-20.00, Saturday 08.30-16.30, Sunday 08.30-16.30.
In return for all of your hard work, the clinic is offering a competitive salary between £50 000 – £70 000.

Other great benefits include:
• Quarterly recognition payments
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Boost employee benefits and discounts
• Help at Hand for health and wellbeing
• Funded memberships
• Surgery discounts
• CPD allowance
• 25 holidays a year plus bank holidays
• Internal leadership training

Job Ref: Art2071
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