Veterinary Surgeon – West London – Full-Time or Part-Time
My client, a well-established and genuinely independent small animal practice in West London, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly and highly experienced team.
This role can be offered on either a full-time or part-time basis, with flexibility to create a working pattern and benefits package that suits the successful candidate.
The practice offers an excellent work-life balance, with no out-of-hours, no on-call, no bank holiday working and only Saturday mornings on a shared rota. This is an excellent opportunity for a vet who values clinical freedom, continuity of care and the chance to develop lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
About the Practice
The practice has served its local community for more than 25 years and has developed a loyal and appreciative client base. Its independent status enables the clinical team to make decisions based on the individual needs of each patient and client.
The experienced veterinary, nursing and support teams manage the majority of cases internally, with access to excellent referral hospitals when required. Visiting clinicians and certificate holders also provide additional expertise in areas including diagnostic imaging, surgery, orthopaedics, ophthalmology and dermatology.
The practice is equipped with:
Digital radiography
High-quality ultrasound
Full IDEXX in-house laboratory
Modern anaesthetic and patient-monitoring equipment
Excellent consulting facilities
Well-equipped surgical facilities
The owners are happy to consider investing in additional equipment or technology where this would help the successful vet provide the best possible clinical care.
The Role
The role can be tailored around the successful candidate’s experience, interests and preferred working pattern. It will include a varied small animal caseload incorporating:
First-opinion consultations
Medical investigations and case work-ups
Routine surgical procedures
Diagnostic imaging
Preventative healthcare
Ongoing case management
Client communication and education
Collaboration with the wider clinical team
The practice encourages its vets to investigate and manage their own cases while providing plenty of opportunity for discussion, support and collaboration.
Working Pattern
Full-time or part-time applications welcomed
Flexible working patterns available
No out-of-hours
No on-call
No bank holiday working
Saturday mornings only on a shared rota
No full weekends
Excellent transport connections across West London
Convenient access to the M25 and M4
About You
The practice is looking for an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon who:
Is friendly, approachable and collaborative
Is committed to high standards of patient care
Communicates confidently and compassionately with clients
Values continuity of care
Enjoys building lasting client and patient relationships
Is comfortable managing their own cases
Appreciates the clinical freedom offered by independent practice
Is keen to continue developing professionally
Wants to become a valued member of a supportive team
Ideally has a good sense of humour
Vets at different stages of their careers are encouraged to enquire, as the practice is happy to discuss individual experience, development goals and preferred areas of interest.
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Relocation package or welcome bonus
Flexible working options
£1,500 annual CPD allowance
RCVS fees paid
VDS fees paid
Pension scheme
Private healthcare options
Employee discount
Discounted veterinary care
Business mileage paid
Genuine clinical freedom
Loyal and appreciative client base
Experienced nursing and support team
Package tailored around the successful candidate’s priorities
This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet looking to be supported, trusted and appreciated within a genuinely independent practice where work-life balance is properly valued.
To apply or discuss the opportunity confidentially, please contact Hannah:
Email: hannah@helpsearchlocate.com
Call or WhatsApp: 07535 587 851
15/09/2026
West London