Overview
We believe veterinary care should reach those who need it most – regardless of circumstance. As a Veterinary Surgeon with us, you won’t just be practicing medicine; you’ll be making a meaningful impact on vulnerable animals and the people that depend on them.
Position Details
Department: Veterinary Services
Location: Merton animal hospital (Working across two London sites – SW19 1BD (Merton) / W6 0RQ (Hammersmith))
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (until September 2026), full or part time hours considered
Salary: £41,080 – £55,640 per annum plus £3,954 London Weighting Allowance; total ranging from £41,080 to £54,640 / year
Application Deadline: 25 May 2026
Schedule
The shift pattern is mostly Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, allowing for an excellent work‑life pattern. You will be a part of the evening and weekend rota, which is shared between vets based across our Victoria, Merton and Hammersmith sites resulting in about 1 evening shift a month and 1 weekend day shift (compensated by time in lieu) every 6 weeks.
Full and part time hours would be considered, with part time being a minimum of 3 days per week. We can discuss this more at interview.
Role Overview
Veterinary Surgeons at Blue Cross are exposed to a wide variety of medical, surgical and emergency cases, enabling rapid development of skills and confidence in general practice.
The range of work our teams carry out goes above and beyond what is offered in first opinion private practice, and we offer a high‑quality working environment with facilities including digital X‑Ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, multiparameter anaesthetic monitors and infusion pumps. Many of our vets hold certificates or have special interests and are more than happy to share their knowledge and help you develop your clinical skills.
We hold regular clinical governance discussions and have developed an award‑winning set of clinical guidelines to assist our vets in pragmatic decision making, where patient welfare is a priority. High standards are important to us but so is the ability to discuss openly where lessons have been learnt, within a safe, non‑judgemental environment.
About You
We’re looking for a pragmatic and competent Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in a team environment. You’ll demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering compassionate care to our patients and their owners.
With a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a difference, you’ll embody our Blue Cross values and contribute to our culture of compassion, courage, and inclusivity.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
- Demonstrable small animal or mixed practice experience
- Sole charge experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Benefits
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions, and more for you and your family
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
How to Apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
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