Surgery Specialist

London Vet Specialists; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Greater London seeks an experienced Surgery Specialist to join their renowned team. This position focuses on soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries in a state-of-the-art facility. The ideal candidate will be board-certified or board eligible and committed to providing exceptional patient care. Opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment are offered, along with competitive benefits including generous leave and wellness packages.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Birthday off

Enhanced family leave

Staff discount schemes

Gym membership discount

Cycle2Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be a board-certified or board eligible veterinarian in Surgery.
• Experience with soft tissue and orthopaedic cases required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries with advanced equipment in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Collaborate with a team of specialists in various veterinary fields.
• Contribute to shaping services and hospital culture.

Skills

Soft tissue surgery

Orthopaedic surgery

Team collaboration

Veterinary clinical expertise

Education

Board-certified or board eligible in Surgery

Tools

MRI

CT

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

Role: Surgery Specialist (soft tissue & orthopaedics)

Location: London Vet Specialists, London

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days

London Vet Specialists opened a new state-of-the‑art site in Hammersmith, West London in May 2024. The hospital boasts an incredible location on the banks of the river Thames, nestled within the bustling and thriving Hammersmith & Fulham neighbourhood. We now have a complete compliment of specialist‑led services, including anaesthesia & analgesia, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopaedic and soft‑tissue surgery.

Linnaeus is a forward‑thinking partnership of highly respected primary care and referral veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland, comprising some of the best clinicians in the profession. Linnaeus invest in quality practices who put patient care at the heart of everything they do. Together we provide a growing community of like‑minded veterinary professionals who are passionate about what they do.

London Vet Specialists (LVS) are currently recruiting a board‑certified or board eligible veterinarian in Surgery to join our multi‑disciplinary team, including our Head of Surgery Dr Kiki Tarvin.

Why join LVS?

• Stunning new hospital (2024): London Vet Specialists recently relocated to our purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art referral hospital in Hammersmith. Designed with both patients and staff in mind, it offers a bright, modern and spacious environment that supports clinical excellence and staff wellbeing.
• Multi‑disciplinary expertise: You’ll be part of a collaborative team of specialists covering Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, and Emergency & Critical Care – ensuring you can provide the very best care for your patients with input from across disciplines.
• Advanced facilities & equipment: We are committed to delivering cutting‑edge veterinary medicine. Our investment includes a Philips BlueSeal 1.5T MRI (helium‑free system to support sustainability), Siemens 64‑slice CT, Samsung RS‑85 ultrasound, digital radiography, C‑arm fluoroscopy, and Karl Storz endoscopy and bronchoscopy systems – giving you the tools to deliver world‑class care. Surgery specific, we have extensive Arthrex orthopaedic instrumentation for internal fixation, access to IMEX ESF equipment and Synthes locking systems, Unium Drill, a new Arthrex arthroscopy tower that works with our Storz thoracoscopic/laparoscopic equipment, SILS ports for laparoscopy, equipment for PCCLs, LigaSure, linear staplers, TA staplers, and sugiclips.
• Location: Our hospital sits in the heart of Hammersmith & Fulham, just steps from the River Thames with excellent transport links across London and to international airports and train stations, it’s a vibrant and convenient place to work.
• Ability to shape the future: LVS is still growing and developing – meaning you’ll have the chance to play a key role in shaping services, influencing hospital culture, and helping define what outstanding specialist care looks like for patients and clients.

Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays on a pro‑rata basis *
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Enhanced sickness policy
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Remuneration for specialty college fees
• CPD allowance
• Extensive learning and development programmes
• Progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Discounts with Pet Plan
• Recruitment reward scheme
• Wellness package, including;
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Gym membership discount
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccine voucher

*Pro‑rata for part‑time associate

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to Sian Emery (Talent Acquisition Partner) at [e-mail].