Part-time Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a first opinion general practice position across three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday), designed for a confident vet ready to build and develop their own client base with the backing of an experienced team. You’ll enjoy a genuine long weekend every week to recharge and enjoy life outside the clinic.

Rota commitments are minimal and manageable: a 1:4 Saturday branch rotation and 1:8 Sunday hospital rotation, plus one bank holiday per year at the Mandeville Hospital in Northolt. Crucially, there are no on-call requirements—your evenings are your own.

Hayes End is perfectly positioned in West London, a friendly suburban area with excellent transport links including the new Elizabeth Line at Hayes & Harlington station, plus on-site parking (a rare luxury in London). The practice is particularly well-equipped for surgical work, with a full surgical theatre, dental x-ray facilities, and strong support from the regional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first opinion general practice consultations and treatments for small animals
• Build and manage your own client base with professional autonomy
• Perform routine and surgical procedures (the practice has excellent surgical facilities and equipment)
• Collaborate with an experienced part-time senior vet, experienced RVN team, and trainee nurses
• Seek clinical support from the regional head vet and regional manager for complex cases
• Participate in Saturday branch and Sunday hospital rotations as scheduled
• Cover one bank holiday per year at Mandeville Hospital in Northolt

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon registered with the RCVS
• Confidence in first opinion general practice
• Ability to work independently while drawing on team support when needed
• Willingness to participate in the minimal rota commitments (weekend and bank holiday cover)

Benefits

• Salary: £45,000–£65,000 full-time equivalent (based on 40-hour week), pro-rata for part-time hours, depending on experience
• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• £2,000 CPD budget annually plus 5 days’ paid CPD leave (pro-rata)
• Private medical healthcare insurance with Bupa
• Paid 30-minute lunch breaks
• Professional membership fees covered
• Generous relocation assistance where applicable
• Colleague introduction reward (for referring vets or RVNs)
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Medical cashback plan covering dental care, physiotherapy, optician, chiropractic, and more
• Shopping and generous colleague discounts
• 20% Petplan colleague discount

About the Practice

Hayes End is part of Goddard Veterinary Group, a large, forward-thinking organisation now in its 70th year with 46 branches, three hospitals, and its own veterinary nursing training college. The practice benefits from strong clinical support through the Mandeville Veterinary Hospital in Northolt, which features state-of-the-art diagnostics including a new CT scanner, imaging specialists holding diplomas in CT and ultrasound, a strong medical team, and experienced surgeons performing advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.

Goddard prioritises colleague wellbeing with monthly town hall meetings with the board, a Colleague Forum, mental health first aid training for all senior managers, and wellness plans for new starters. The group is a proud member of the VetPartners family and holds RCVS accreditation.