Veterinary Surgeon
Salary £ Up to £70k pa
Central London (Marylebone, Notting Hill, Chelsea)
Vacancy listed 06/02/2025
Application deadline 31/03/2026
Details
Virtue Vets are looking for competent, ambitious and entrepreneurial Vet for one of their new, premium, state-of-the-art clinics in London.

Compensation
Salary, depending on qualifications and experience up to £70k per annum.

The Company

Virtue Vets is London’s premier next-gen vet care and pet wellness clinic chain, providing exceptional vet care and a premium bespoke experience at reasonable prices. Our stylish clinics feature a contemporary aesthetic that appeals to both pets and their humans. We are equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic, surgical, and lab equipment to ensure the highest standard of care.

The Team 

Each site has three or more vets and a similar number of nurses. The team is exceptional, as the business has been extremely selective about hiring only the best veterinary professionals in London. Each team member is clinically competent and keen on supporting each other in the workplace.

Must-have Attributes of Successful Candidates 

An entrepreneurial nature is a must-have. In practical terms this means:

  • Being a self-starter (takes responsibility, gets things done, no hand-holding needed)
  • Not set in their ways
  • Willing to do things differently and “not how they have always been done”
  • Comfortable with change, as we optimize our clinical model frequently
  • Comfort with ambiguity and able to deal with imperfection
  • The desire to help improve the clinic’s operational performance in meaningful ways
  • Willingness to work with experienced business managers (non-vets)
  • Constructively recognizing, escalating and helping solve clinical problems
  • Not a behind-the-scenes complainer. Not “gossipy”
  • Keenness to grow the clinic by developing relationships with neighbourhood clients
  • Strong interest in marketing activities

This role should not be viewed as an 8am-6pm job, but as an opportunity to make a difference, by fixing issues widely prevalent in vetcare. Therefore, this role is unsuitable for those unwilling to step outside their comfort zone and try something new.

Clinical Skills
Vets should be great at first opinion consults and good at a variety of dentistry and soft tissue surgical procedures, with a desire to gain more surgical skills. They should ideally have a clear idea of which certification and/or further qualifications they would like to gain. They should express strong interest in an area/s they would like to excel in over 2-3 years (e.g. laproscopy, opthalmalogy, dentistry, neurology, oncology, geriatric care etc.). Orthopedic and/or internal medicine experience is a plus, but not required.

People and Protocols 

Candidates should have a passion for educating customers about treatment options and preventative care. They must be keen to help develop and use structured clinical protocols. They should act as stewards of a positive and supporting culture and be passionate about caring for and mentoring the clinical team. Being personable (i.e. good with people) is, of course, essential to achieve all of the above.

Hours and Rota
  • Clinic hours: 08:00am – 6:00pm Monday through Sunday
  • Shift pattern: 5 days x 8 hours
  • Additional weekend work: 1 in 3 weekends
Benefits

5.6 weeks per calendar year, inclusive of public holidays.

Pension contribution.

Membership of the Veterinary Defence Society or such other body as the Company, in its entire discretion decides from time-to-time, to provide professional indemnity insurance. Repayable on a pro-rated basis (in fine print)

Membership of the RCVS. Repayable on a pro-rated basis (in fine print)

£1,000 per annum of CPD allowance plus 3 days paid leave. CPD allowance is at the discretion of the Company and would be aligned to business needs. Not applicable during probationary period

Staff discounts on treatments and drugs for own pets up to a maximum of 3 pets as set out in our Employee Pet Treatment and Charging Policy

On successful completion of probation, private medical insurance for you and your dependants, life assurance and critical illness cover.

Notes

As part of the application process, you will be required to provide a CV and complete the following:

Candidate Questionnaire:
Candidate NDA:
Vet Surgeon Skills Matrix:

Thereafter your application will undergo an initial screen and, if successful, you will meet remotely with the team followed by an in-person visit to our practices.

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