Location:
Mayhew (London NW10)
Salary:
£45,128 to £51,470 Pro Rata Per Annum Including London Weighting
Closing Date:
23.59 hours BST on Sunday 19 July 2026
Veterinary Surgeon - Shelter Medicine Programme- London
Based mainly at Partner Charity site - Mayhew London NW10
Part-time, permanent role
We are looking for a vet to complement our shelter medicine team working one day a week (Friday) at our charity partner site, Mayhew in North London.
You will spend every Friday at the Mayhew working alongside the Mayhew vet team. The days are busy and involve running a neutering clinic (mainly cat neutering, potentially some dentistry/dog neutering) with final year vet students. You will be teamed up with an RVC RVN. Together, you will support students in developing their confidence in anaesthesia, surgical skills as well as communication and admin tasks.
Vet students spend two weeks in the shelter medicine rotation at charity partner units learning Day one skills. Shelter medicine vets are expected to have excellent communication skills with both students and our charity partners. Having high professional standards combined with approachability is a key requirement.
Skills required:
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An understanding of shelter medicine/accessible care and the pragmatic approach required
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Must have competed VetGDP
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A strong focus on the importance of preventative health care
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Confidence and experience in providing a high-quality high-volume neuter service preferably with paediatric neutering experience
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An interest in providing a high-quality dental service in a low-cost environment
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A proven history of excellent customer service and the ability to contribute positively to a team environment
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Confidence in your own skills so that you are comfortable teaching others is essential. Some experience teaching students is beneficial, but training will also be provided.
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A desire to complete further studies in shelter medicine or the Cert AVP or equivalent would be advantageous with study both supported and encouraged.
Weekend and evening cover is not expected – general hours of work are 8:30-4:30pm unless in exceptional circumstances.
Work on other sites within London may occasionally be required
We offer regular in-house training and generous reward package and benefits including:
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Competitive and attractive pension package
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Generous 30 days annual leave pro rata (plus bank holidays & concessionary days)
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A range of family friendly policies, including adoption, maternity and paternity pay and leave
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Cycle to work scheme
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CPD is both encouraged and funded.
For further information please contact the Head Vet of the Royal Veterinary College Shelter Medicine Program, Louise Allum [email protected] in the first instance.
We promote equality of opportunity and diversity within the workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
