Senior GP Veterinary Surgeon – East London | Hospital Role | Up to £80K Looking to take the next step in your veterinary career within a large hospital environment? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior GP Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly regarded veterinary hospital in East London, supporting and leading a collaborative GP team while working within a fast-paced and clinically advanced setting. The Role This full-time Senior GP Veterinary Surgeon role would suit a well-rounded vet, ideally with hospital experience, who is passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care while supporting and mentoring colleagues. Working within a busy hospital environment, no two days are the same, with exposure to a diverse caseload across first opinion, emergency, critical care and internal referrals. Key responsibilities include: Delivering a high and continually improving standard of evidence-based clinical care Leading and participating in the consulting, medical and surgical rota Supporting and mentoring junior vets and trainee colleagues Acting as a VetGDP Advisor and supporting graduate development Promoting excellent communication across hospital and branch teams Encouraging a positive and productive working environment Supporting team morale and fostering strong working relationships Leading and encouraging clinical CPD, including monthly journal clubs This role combines clinical work with leadership responsibilities, making it ideal for a vet ready to progress into a senior hospital position. Working Pattern Average 40 hours per week 1 in 3 Saturdays 1 in 6 Sundays Exposure across consulting, surgery, wards and ECC About the Hospital This large veterinary hospital delivers exceptional first opinion, emergency, critical care and referral services to clients and a network of local branches. The hospital offers access to advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities, including: CT scanner Commercial laboratory Strong internal medicine support Advanced orthopaedic surgery Soft tissue surgery Minimally invasive surgical procedures You will be joining a large and supportive multidisciplinary team including: Approximately 25 Veterinary Surgeons 27 RVNs 14 SVNs 7 VCAs Dedicated front-of-house team Clinical teams are supported by an established leadership structure including senior RVNs, deputy head nurses, head nurse, head vet and hospital manager. About You This opportunity would suit an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in a hospital setting and is ready to step into a leadership role. The ideal candidate will: Have strong GP and clinical skills Be confident working within a busy hospital environment Be passionate about mentoring and developing junior colleagues Have excellent communication and client care skills Enjoy working collaboratively within a large multidisciplinary team Be committed to maintaining high clinical standards Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to develop within a senior position while benefiting from strong clinical support, advanced facilities and a varied hospital caseload. Benefits include: Salary £60,000–£80,000 FTE DOE 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays Private Medical Insurance Up to £2,000 CPD allowance Up to 5 paid CPD days Relocation assistance where applicable VISA sponsorship available Career progression and professional development opportunities Location & Details Location: East London Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, 6-week rotational rota Salary: £60,000–£80,000 FTE DOE To apply or learn more, contact: Angel Mason | Global Veterinary Careers | 01392 793 153 | angel.mason@gvcvets.com