Job Description
Veterinary Surgeon - General Practitioner
Location: Surrey, UK
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (4-day working week)
Visa Sponsorship: Skilled Worker visa available
Rota: 1 in 3 weekends (with days off in lieu)
Start Date: Flexible
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Join a Leading Referral Centre Equipped with the Latest Veterinary Technology
Are you an experienced small animal GP Vet seeking to elevate your career into a world-class referral hospital environment?
This is a rare opportunity to join a cutting-edge referral centre renowned for its pioneering clinical care and state-of-the-art facilities.
GVC are looking for three Veterinary General Practitioners to be integral members of a multidisciplinary team, bridging the gap between primary care and specialist referral medicine and surgery.
About the Role
As a Veterinary General Practitioner within our referral centre, you will:
Manage and admit referred cases, delivering expert clinical assessments and treatment
Coordinate and oversee inpatient care, ensuring seamless communication with referral specialists across orthopaedics, neurology, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine
Perform advanced diagnostics including radiography, ultrasound, laboratory testing, and clinical examination
Provide surgical assistance for complex cases, including anaesthesia monitoring and post-operative care
Lead emergency and critical care response within the hospital setting
Uphold our commitment to the highest standards of patient care, maintaining the hospital’s outstanding reputation
Your Responsibilities
Conduct thorough clinical examinations and take detailed case histories for referred patients
Perform diagnostic procedures using advanced imaging and laboratory equipment
Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with referral clinicians
Supervise and manage inpatient cases to ensure continuity and quality of care
Assist in surgical procedures and manage perioperative care
Participate actively in a 1:3 weekend rota, with compensatory time off
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
Communicate effectively with clients and referring veterinarians
Engage fully in continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities
Who We Are Looking For
MRCVS registered with at least one year post-graduate experience in small animal practice
Proven skills in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, anaesthesia, and pain management
Confident and competent in surgical assistance and working within a referral-level hospital environment
Internship-trained candidates (surgical or rotating) are highly desirable but not essential
Excellent communicator and collaborator, comfortable working within a multidisciplinary team
Right to work in the UK or eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
Exceptional Facilities to Support Your Practice
The referral centre boasts industry-leading veterinary technology, including:
Seven fully equipped operating theatres
Three digital radiography suites
A 1.5 MRI scanner operated by expert radiographers
A cutting-edge 160-slice CT scanner
On-site advanced custom implant design and manufacturing
A dedicated rehabilitation team featuring physiotherapists and hydrotherapists
Benefits & Working Conditions
Enjoy a balanced 4-day working week with a supportive rota system
Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience
Enhanced holiday entitlement for work-life balance
CPD allowance to support your professional growth
Workplace pension and life assurance
Company sick pay and access to an employee assistance programme
Why Join ?
Become part of an independent, world-renowned specialist referral hospital that is at the forefront of veterinary medicine. Located in Surrey with excellent transport links to London and the South Coast.
Contact | Stephanie.Hellier@gvcvets.com or apply on the link!