Internal Medicine Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

You’ll be joining Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, the flagship 25-vet practice within Goddard Vet Group, as an Internal Medicine Veterinary Surgeon. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a genuine specialisation pathway in internal medicine—ideal if you’ve already completed (or are completing) your certificate and want to work with complex diagnostic cases every day.

The hospital receives a constant stream of endoscopy and ultrasound cases, plus referral work from 20+ satellite practices across the group. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art diagnostics including an on-site CT scanner, commercial laboratory, and a strong surgical team handling advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue work. With a 4-day week (average 40 hours) and a manageable 1:3 Saturday and 1:6 Sunday rota, plus last-resort on-call approximately once every two weeks, there’s genuine room to breathe alongside the clinical work.

Wanstead sits on the edge of urban Essex with excellent transport links—a short walk to the Central Line will get you into London, or you can enjoy the nearby Bluebell Woods and independent cafés and restaurants. It’s green, connected, and genuinely liveable.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in clinical consultations and medical rota work, applying evidence-based best practice and Goddard Vet Group protocols
• Conduct thorough investigative work using diagnostic aids including radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound, and laboratory testing
• Work independently while recognising limitations and seeking appropriate support from the senior internal medicine vet and wider team
• Maintain compliance with RCVS Codes of Conduct, Practice Standards, and medicines regulations
• Manage medication prescribing and dispensing in accordance with current legislation and RCVS guidance
• Deliver client-centred consultations with confident communication and strong clinical reasoning
• Contribute to team culture, morale, and strong working relationships across the hospital’s 25 vets, 27 RVNs, 14 SVNs, 7 VCAs, and front-of-house team

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon (MRCVS) registered with the RCVS
• Completed (or actively pursuing) an internal medicine certificate
• Prior experience in endoscopy and ultrasound is ideal
• Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek support
• Strong clinical reasoning and time-management skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and client-centred communication

Benefits

• Salary: £55,000–£73,000 per year depending on experience
• 6.6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Up to £2,000 annual CPD allowance plus up to 5 paid CPD days
• Private Medical Insurance with BUPA
• Relocation assistance where applicable
• Strong management support including senior internal medicine vet, senior RVNs, head nurse, and hospital manager

About the Practice

Wanstead Veterinary Hospital is the flagship practice within Goddard Vet Group, part of the VetPartners portfolio. Established as a first-opinion, emergency, critical care, and referral centre, it operates to the highest clinical standards and serves a network of 20+ satellite branches. The hospital houses state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment including a CT scanner, commercial laboratory, and advanced surgical suites, supported by a substantial team of 25 vets, 27 RVNs, 14 SVNs, 7 VCAs, and dedicated front-of-house staff.