Our client have operate a large 24 hour hospital in North London. They are looking to add an additional veterinary surgeon to their 10+ team of vets. The successful candidate will rotate across all disciplines so this is a great opportunity to develop their GP work and possibly focus on a specific discipline over time. Development is key to the partners in this practice, as such they have the skills, expertise and funds to complete certificates in most fields.

Equipment levels and services in this practice include, but are not limited to:

• CT
• MRI
• Dental Suit
• Digital X-Ray
• Full Lab
• Endoscopes
• Keyhole surgery
• 24 hour hospital facility
• 15 minute consultations

The successful candidate will work a 4 day week with a share of weekends, 1 in 6. Our client also offer industry leading salary packages.

I’m working with a lovely client of mine based in the county of Essex, on the North East outskirts of London. They are a 3 vet practice with lots of experience and pride themselves on giving a great GP experience to their customers. Due to the experience and size of the team they are able to offer one to one mentorship to provide the very best start to your career, and a great general practice caseload so that you will see a good range of routine cases to get you used to what you will see throughout your career.

This would really be a great place to begin your journey in veterinary practice. They work shifts of either 9-5 or 12-8pm over a 4 day week with every other Saturday

They are really looking forward to welcoming someone with a pleasant outlook and passion for the veterinary world, someone who will get stuck in and become part of their friendly team

If you are interested to apply then please contact [email protected] or give me a call on 01422 433900

You must be registered with the RCVS (Royal college of Veterinary Surgeons) or eligible to do so. You must also be aware of Visa requirements to work in the UK

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Bright Leaf Recruitment is a recruitment agency specialising in veterinary recruitment. We have been placing exceptional veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in great roles around the United Kingdom, Dubai and Australia since 2010. Our team of expert recruiters have over two decades of experience in the veterinary recruitment industry.

Our client based in South London, within the M25, are in need of an experienced, capable and confident GP Veterinary Surgeon to join their fantastic team of hospital clinicians.

If you want to work in a dynamic environment in which no two days are the same, this could be the ideal place for you. All the vets thrive on the diverse caseload and welcome the fact that they refer very few cases. They particularly value the support colleagues provide, but also prefer to manage their own cases, in the way they see fit.

The successful candidate will have a number of years working in UK practice behind them, and will be comfortable working in a busy and diverse environment.
You will work alongside a number of Certificate holders and will have plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge – both formally through CPD and informally through case collaboration.

The team of vets work a 40 hour week across 4 days, inclusive of 1:4 weekends and they provide second on call cover for occasional nights. They are supported by a large team of qualified and student nurses, as well as Clinical Support Services personnel.

The practice has its own separate cat, dog and exotics wards, each encompassing their own operating theatres, as well as dedicated dental suites, ultrasound facilities, endoscopy and of course x-ray. There is also an extensive lab, staffed by bio-medical professionals experienced in supporting the vet team.


The ideal candidate will have a medical bias but not be afraid of surgery, and you will be particularly interested in diagnostic imaging and medical work-ups. Remaining calm in the face of emergencies and articulate in the face of complex cases, will be important skills, along with the ability to work in harmony with a large team. You will also be happy to nurture less experienced colleagues and will welcome their need for support and oversight.

In addition to a salary dependent upon experience you can also enjoy the following benefits (subject to pro rata);
• 5 weeks paid holiday not including bank holidays
• 5 days paid CPD leave
• 1250 CPD Allowance per annum
• Private Medical Insurance
• VDS Membership paid
• BVA Membership paid

If this role sounds of interest please email your CV through to [email protected] or give me a call on 01422 433900.

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Bright Leaf Recruitment is a recruitment agency specialising in veterinary recruitment. We have been placing exceptional veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in great roles around the United Kingdom, Dubai and Australia since 2010. Our team of expert recruiters have over two decades of experience in the veterinary recruitment industry.

Our client on the Essex / London Border have a vacancy for an experienced Orthopaedic Veterinary Surgeon to join them as a partner. Candidates must be working up to TPLO level to satisfy existing surgery levels. Surgical cases regularly consist of, cruciate and fracture repairs, complex lump removals, wound management and BOAS assessment.

Practice equipment includes:

• Laparoscopic kit
• orthopaedic equipment
• digital x-ray
• full lab
• ultrasound
• easy access to MRI and CT
• radioline treatment

This practice offers referral support to a large number of local practices as well as out of hour care. It is an RCVS accredited practice with 6 vets currently with a large support team of nurses.

Partnership with our client offers a huge number of benefits:

• Negotiable buy in percentage, up to 50%
• Clinical freedom
• Exceptional earnings potential
• Support in gaining buy in funding
• Freedom sell all or some of your shareholding at anytime.
• Support in managing the business aspects of the role.

Generally, rota's are based on working a 4 day week with a share of weekend working.

For an informal chat with our client, please contact us at Bright Leaf Recruitment.

Our client based in South London, just off the vibrant Northcote Road and near Clapham Junction are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on a permanent basis.

This team have a loyal client base who are dedicated to their pets. They see an interesting caseload and you will have the opportunity to work cases up to a high level.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with basic medical work ups and surgeries, but the team do enjoy sharing knowledge and being able to tap into each others skillsets to help each other, to make sure their patients get the best care and also ensure the team as a whole are always learning.

Currently a 4 vet team they are supported by a team of experienced qualified nurses aswell as friendly and helpful VCA's and Reception staff.
This well equipped practice have a good ultrasound machine, digital dental x-ray, and tonometry alongside the usual first opinion kit.

Ideally this is a full time position working 8-hour shifts over a 4 or 5-day week, however part time hours / job share hours will be considered.
The weekend rota is currently 1 in 4 Saturdays with time off in lieu.

The shifts are a mix of consulting and surgery - consulting only would be considered if this is your preference.

In addition to a negotiable salary, depending on experience (circa 35-55K pa FTE) you can also enjoy 6.6 weeks annual leave, Healthshield Cash Back health plan and other benefits.

If this role sounds of interest please email your CV through to [email protected] or give me a call on 01422 433900.

Not all of our roles are on our website, so if you are looking to move jobs, please get in touch to discuss your options.

If this vacancy isn’t quite right for you, please visit www.brightleaf.co.uk to view a full list of our current vacancies. You can also sign up for email alerts to receive news of new vacancies the second they are posted.

Bright Leaf Recruitment is a recruitment agency specialising in veterinary recruitment. We have been placing exceptional veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in great roles around the United Kingdom, Dubai and Australia since 2010. Our team of expert recruiters have over two decades of experience in the veterinary recruitment industry.

My established client based in the Croydon area are keen to recruit another Vet to join the team. They are an experienced team of 4 vets and have a great support team. They are looking for a small animal vet who is capable to work in a little sole charge when required and be a confident surgeon and medical vet. Ideally they would like someone with a keen surgical or imaging interest but this is not essential.
They are well equipped and the lead vet has extensive experience of internal medicine and soft tissue surgery.
A knowledge of ultrasound would be advantageous.
They work to 15 minute appointments and can consider both full and part time hours, full time being 40 hour week with 1:4 weekends with a long weekend every other.

If you would like to apply then please contact [email protected] or give me a call on 01422 433900.

Not all of our roles are on our website, so if you are looking to move jobs, please get in touch to discuss your options.

If this vacancy isn’t quite right for you, please visit www.brightleaf.co.uk to view a full list of our current vacancies. You can also sign up for email alerts to receive news of new vacancies the second they are posted.

Bright Leaf Recruitment is a recruitment agency specialising in veterinary recruitment. We have been placing exceptional veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in great roles around the United Kingdom, Dubai and Australia since 2010. Our team of expert recruiters have over two decades of experience in the veterinary recruitment industry.

This small and friendly practice based within the M25 on the North western outskirts of London, are now looking to add a new vet to the team. Due to the existing experience and track record of the team in nurturing and developing new vets, they are able to look at vets with 12 months experience upwards as well as development for the more experienced
The practice itself has a large proportion of insured clients and therefore clinical freedom to work up cases is routine, the practice sees a higher than average number of exotics too.
Well kitted out with in house lab ultrasound, dig X ray etc
There will be occasional sole charge and weekends are worked on a rota, with NO OOH's
Good CPD with certificates supported

If you would like to apply then please contact [email protected] or give me a call on 01422 433900
If this vacancy isn’t quite right for you, please visit www.brightleaf.co.uk to view a full list of our current vacancies. You can also sign up for email alerts to receive news of new vacancies the second they are posted.
Bright Leaf Recruitment is a recruitment agency specialising in veterinary recruitment. We have been placing exceptional veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in great roles around the United Kingdom, Dubai and Australia since 2010. Our team of expert recruiters have over two decades of experience in the veterinary recruitment industry.

Our South London hospital client would like to recruit an experienced veterinary surgeon, with an interest in medicine, ultrasound and ECG to join their time. Ideally this would be a certificate holder or someone close to completing their certificate.

This large 24 hour hospital has a huge and varied caseload and the successful candidate will take in referrals from local practices as well as the the host hospital.

The larger vet team is 7 strong including the night team with interests in:

• Orthopaedics
• Radiography
• Rehabilitation
• Feline and canine medicine
• Cardiology
• Oncology

The successful candidate will work a 4 day week with a very light weekend requirement.

Our client in the East London Area require an additional vet for their 24/7 practice,

The successful candidate will work a 7 on 14 off rota whist enjoying full time benefits including an industry leading salary package, holidays and CPD.

Clearly this role would suit candidates interested in Emergency and Critical Care and should candidates wish to pursue an EEC certificate, this would be actively encouraged.

The successful candidate will be comfortable with routine surgeries and be confident enough to handle regular emergencies, either with stabilization or surgery if required. The ability to keep calm under pressure handle varied workloads is essential.

Our client on the Districet Line, close to Putney, Wimbledon Common, Putney, Streatham, Richmond, Mitcham are recruiting an additional veterinary surgeon to join their team. Successful candidates will be comfortable with routine soft tissue procedures and medical cases.

This is a busy, well equipped first opinion practice which will allow developing vets exceptional opportunities for development. They also have close links to their sister practice with enhanced equipment such as CT scanner and additional certificate holders. For those vets looking to start certificates, our client will happily fund them, or pay out additional. The also have the combined caseload to support certificates.

The rota with this role is a 4 day week with a share of weekends and package is up to 50k with excellent CPD support, RCVS, VDS, BVA fees paid.