Veterinary Surgeon – Hybrid Day & ECC Location: West London Salary: Up to £75,000 About : Independent, RCVS-accredited small animal practice Provide 24/7 care, including routine consultations, referral treatments, and emergency services. Collaborative, development-focused team with visiting specialists holding advanced certificates. Committed to compassionate, high-standard care for pets and their owners. Location – West London: Situated in vibrant, well-connected areas of West London. Excellent transport links: close to the A4, A316, and major public transport routes (tube and bus). Easy commute from Central London, Richmond, Hammersmith, and surrounding areas. Great local amenities: cafes, restaurants, parks, and river walks. Both clinics are purpose-built facilities designed for optimal patient care and staff comfort. The Role – Hybrid Day & ECC: Hybrid role covering both day shifts and night ECC shifts. Opportunity to continue developing ECC skills while working with a trusted, experienced day team. Example rota: 1 week on nights, 1 week off, 3 weeks on days, 1 week off Night shifts: 6:45 PM – 8:15 AM Day shifts: 8:30 AM – 6:45 PM (hospital shifts usually go until 7 PM) Perform surgeries, diagnostics, and manage inpatients independently. Work as the sole vet during Night shifts with RVN support. Essential Technical Skills: Experienced in full patient management: consultation, diagnostics, treatment, hospitalisation. Surgical procedures: gastrotomy, enterotomy, splenectomy, cystotomy, GDV, wound management, limb/digit/tail amputation, fracture & spinal emergencies. Competent in ultrasound, radiography (A-FAST, T-FAST, EPIC), endoscopy, blood gas analysis, CPR, and perfusion management. Responsibilities: Consultations for new patients and inpatients. Diagnostic investigations and reporting results promptly. Surgical interventions and stabilisation for surgery if indicated. Accurate clinical record keeping, client communication, and confident case management as sole vet with RVN support. Ensure high-quality care for all admitted patients until fit for discharge. Preferred Skills (Not Essential): Advanced surgical procedures: liver lobectomy, GI stapling, nephrectomy, adrenalectomy, orthopaedic surgery. Advanced ophthalmology, endoscopy, echocardiography. Official veterinarian status preferred. Personal Qualities: Collaborative, flexible, empathetic, and kind. Strong communicator and problem-solver, organised and able to multi-task. Enjoys both surgery and clinical work, committed to exceptional patient care. Positive, good-humoured, and supportive team member. Facilities: Purpose-built theatres, wards, consult rooms, central patient hub. Advanced equipment: endoscopy, bronchoscope, ultrasound (Philips Epiq Elite), AGFA digital radiography, CT scanner. Extensive surgical instrumentation: suction, stapling devices, AO sets, electrosurgery. Spacious staff areas and well-equipped kitchens. Rewards & Benefits: Salary up to £75,000, quarterly bonus, RCVS fees paid. CPD funded (£3,500/year 5 paid CPD days). 25 days holiday bank holidays (pro-rated for hybrid rota), loyalty scheme up to 30 days. Birthday off, workplace pension, wellbeing package, discounted pet care. Cyclescheme & Techscheme. To apply contact Stephanie.Hellier@gvcvets.com