Advanced Veterinary Surgeon - North West London

  • purovets
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Orthopaedic / Soft Tissue Surgical Veterinary Surgeon to join a talented team within a busy and well-equipped 24-hour hospital and referral centre in North West London.

This is a standout role for an advanced surgeon ready to take the next step in their clinical career, working within a progressive hospital environment offering a complex and diverse caseload.

The Hospital

This is not a standard first-opinion practice. The hospital functions as a hub and referral centre, providing exposure to a wide range of advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue cases.

You will work alongside an experienced and collaborative surgical team, including:

  • An additional Orthopaedic / Advanced Soft Tissue Surgeon
  • Two Soft Tissue Surgeons
  • Medicine certificate holders
  • A wider 12-vet clinical team

The hospital is fully equipped with advanced surgical and diagnostic facilities, including:

  • TPLO kit
  • Spinal surgery equipment
  • Arthroscopy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • CT and MRI

This role is ideal for a Surgery Certificate holder (or above) looking to take ownership of their caseload, contribute strategically to surgical services, and work within a supportive referral-led setting.

The Role

Full-time position
4 days per week
1 in 6 weekends
Structured rota with a fixed day off to support work-life balance

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver exceptional clinical care in both consults and surgery
  • Manage complex orthopaedic and soft tissue cases
  • Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
  • Collaborate closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team
  • Contribute to clinical development and knowledge-sharing within the wider group
Benefits Package Health & Wellbeing
  • Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
  • 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
  • Life Assurance (3x salary)
Annual Leave
  • 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (rising with service)
  • Additional paid personal day
Learning & Development
  • £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days' paid leave annually
  • Access to clinical communities and internal CPD
  • Funded certificates and structured career pathways
Additional Support
  • Professional membership fees paid (RCVS, VDS, BVA)
  • Relocation support available
  • Visa sponsorship available
  • Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle Benefits
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Season Ticket loans
  • Staff discounts on products and services
About You

You will be:

  • A qualified MRCVS
  • An experienced orthopaedic and/or advanced soft tissue surgeon
  • Passionate about clinical excellence and patient care
  • A collaborative team player
  • Motivated to develop and lead within a referral-led hospital environment

This is an exceptional opportunity for an advanced clinician seeking autonomy, a varied surgical caseload, and strong professional support within a modern 24-hour hospital setting. For more information, please email Jordan at .