Veterinary Surgeon – Petals Vets, Surrey Quays, London, SE8 3PZ
We’re looking for a communicative and capable Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive, modern, and fully independent practice in Surrey Quays London, following our recent growth.
Salary: £55,000 - £75,000
Hours: 40 hours split over a 4 or 5 day day week and 1 in 3 Saturday mornings 9am-1pm.
There will be no out-of-hours or bank holiday shifts.
Experience required: A minimum of 3 years experience is required with confidence performing sole charge if required.
About Us
We’re Petals Vets, a proudly independent small animal practice in Surrey Quays, London, and we’re looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our growing team.
In our first year and a half, we’ve had an incredible start - building a loyal and friendly client base who share our passion for personalised, compassionate care. Consultations are a lengthy 20 minutes and there is complete freedom to work-up cases how you see fit. We’re bringing back the warmth and personality of a true local clinic where colleagues feel supported, clients feel known, and pets get genuinely personal care.
Our belief is simple: when our team is happy, supported, and inspired, the very best patient care naturally follows.
Please feel free to visit our website to see what we’re about! www.petals.vet
About the Clinic
You’ll be working in a purpose-built, modern clinic, side by side with both practice directors, Billy and James, meaning your voice and ideas genuinely shape the way the practice grows. You will join a carefully selected tight-knit team of passionate, capable and positive veterinary professionals.
Our brand-new facilities include:
- Digital X-ray, dental X-ray and ultrasound
- Spacious operating theatre
- Two spacious consult rooms
- A third dedicated RVN consult room
- Separate cat ward
- In-house laboratory
- A comfortable staff welfare space
Your Role
This is a varied first opinion role where you will be allowed clinical freedom and encouraged to work-up cases. You will play a key role in the day-day delivery of a high standard of clinical care. You’ll be an integral part of our friendly team, ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for both patients and clients.
Duties include:
- Greet clients and pets with warmth and professionalism
- Perform surgical operations and procedures with precision and care
- Manage inpatients to a high clinical standard
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions
- Provide compassionate and informative consultations to pet owners
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Great work-life balance – 4/5 day week, 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, no OOH or bank holidays
- Competitive salary of £55,000 - £75,000 depending on experience/certification
- Opportunity to be part of a developing, growing clinic where your input matters
- Clinical freedom – support to work up cases fully and your ideas shape how we grow
- Friendly, supportive team culture that values collaboration and wellbeing
- Plenty of variety and hands-on experience across all areas of practice life
- Staff perks: discounts on treatments & medications
- £1,250 CPD allowance + 30 hours paid CPD
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) the increases with service
- RCVS and VDS membership fees paid
- Make a real community impact by helping build the area’s much-needed local vet practice
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has at least 3 years clinical experience and is confident with some sole charge work if required
- Brings energy, warmth, and positivity to the team
- Is compassionate and empathetic towards both pets and owners
- Is organised, reliable, and comfortable juggling multiple tasks
- Enjoys working collaboratively in a supportive environment
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards of care and professionalism
- Has excellent communication and bedside manner
- Has strong first-opinion surgical skills
- Is a friendly team player who values building client relationships
- Is able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you’re ready to be part of a new kind of veterinary practice, one that’s collaborative, compassionate, and truly independent then we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for Petals Vets to: Billy, Practice Director – [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £55,000.00-£75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
