Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Join a well-established Barking practice where first-opinion work stays varied, client relationships matter and you have the reassurance of nearby hospital support when needed. This is a full-time Veterinary Surgeon role for an experienced GP vet who enjoys a busy general practice caseload and the chance to keep developing clinically.

The practice is based in Barking, a riverside town in East London with strong transport links. You will be part of a collaborative team, and the role is supported by Wanstead Veterinary Hospital for advanced clinical support, internal referrals, OOH care and hospitalisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out consultations and make evidence-based management and treatment recommendations.
• Perform GP surgery within your own competence and clinical limits.
• Prescribe, dispense and manage medications in line with medicines legislation and RCVS guidance.
• Keep accurate clinical records and detailed patient histories.
• Refer cases promptly when further investigation or treatment is needed, with internal referral support to Wanstead Veterinary Hospital.
• Build trusting relationships with clients and their pets.
• Contribute to a respectful, supportive and collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• Experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon.
• Confident providing a full GP service in a busy first-opinion environment.
• Comfortable managing a varied caseload.
• Interested in building strong client relationships.
• A particular interest in surgery and dentistry would be a bonus.
• Not suitable for a new graduate.

Benefits

• Salary of £55,000 to £72,000 FTE, depending on experience.
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Up to £2,000 CPD budget each year.
• Up to 5 days paid CPD leave.
• Private Medical Healthcare Insurance with Bupa.
• Support from experienced clinical and regional teams.
• Access to the wider Goddard hospital network for referrals, advice and development.
• Generous relocation assistance where applicable.
• Paid 30 minute lunch breaks.
• Colleague introduction reward for introducing vets and RVNs.
• 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Medical cashback plan.
• Professional membership fees covered.
• Shopping discounts, colleague discounts and Petplan 20% colleague discount.

About the Practice

Barking is a well-established Goddard Veterinary Group practice that has supported its local community for many years, providing diagnostic, medical and surgical care. The practice is equipped with digital X-ray and dental X-ray, and it connects into Wanstead Veterinary Hospital for advanced clinical support, referrals, OOH care and hospitalisation.

Goddard Veterinary Group celebrated its 70th anniversary in 2022 and now has 46 branches, three hospitals and its own nurse training college. It is part of the VetPartners family.