Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon Location: Palmerston Veterinary Group – Romford & Walthamstow Hours: Full Time preferred | Compressed hours considered Practice: Palmerston Veterinary Group Salary: £65,000–£70,000 per annum depending on experience A chance to build something meaningful. Great veterinary care is about more than diagnoses and treatments.

It is about the trust you build with clients, the reassurance you provide during difficult moments and the relationships you develop with pets and their families throughout their lives. At Palmerston Veterinary Group, we are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys the personal side of veterinary medicine and wants to make a genuine difference within a local community.

This role is primarily based at our Romford practice, with regular time spent at our Walthamstow practice, giving you the opportunity to work across two established local communities while being part of one supportive team. You will be joining a practice group where relationships matter. Supported by Lead Vet Neil, resident vet Miha and the wider Palmerston team, you will have the opportunity to build your confidence, develop your clinical skills and become a trusted vet for the clients and patients you care for.

This is a role for someone who enjoys first-opinion medicine, values teamwork and wants to be part of a practice where their contribution is genuinely noticed. Why Join Us? Primarily based at Romford, with regular working days at Walthamstow Opportunity to build strong, lasting relationships with clients and their pets A varied first-opinion caseload with approximately 70% medicine and 30% surgery The chance to play an important role in strengthening client relationships and supporting practice growth Dedicated administration time built into your working day 15-minute routine consultations, with 30-minute appointments available where clinically appropriate No routine out-of-hours No bank holiday working Accommodation available above practices (subject to availability) The Team and Practice Palmerston Veterinary Group has been caring for pets across East London for many years, building trusted relationships with local communities and providing high-quality first-opinion veterinary care.

Our Romford practice is at an exciting point of development, and this role provides a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys building connections, developing client relationships and becoming a valued part of the local community. Romford is a diverse and vibrant area, and our team plays an important role in helping clients access excellent veterinary care while understanding their individual circumstances.

The ability to communicate clearly, build trust and provide compassionate support is a key part of what makes our vets successful. The role will be based primarily at Romford, which currently operates two days per week, with the remaining working days spent at our Walthamstow practice. This variety provides the opportunity to work with different client communities while benefiting from the support of a wider Palmerston team.

The team culture is built around harmony, personal growth and creating a positive working environment where people support one another, communicate openly and continue to learn. The caseload is varied and rewarding, with approximately 70% medicine and 30% surgery. You will have the opportunity to manage your own cases, develop strong client relationships and provide thoughtful, personalised veterinary care.

Our facilities include: Romford Consulting facilities First-opinion consultation and patient care Walthamstow Consulting facilities Established local client base Across the practices, you will have access to the equipment and support needed to provide excellent first-opinion care.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys the relationship-building side of veterinary medicine and takes pride in delivering excellent care to both patients and clients. You will ideally have: At least two years' UK small animal experience Confidence with consultations and routine surgery The ability to work independently and provide sole charge when required Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with a wide range of clients A collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues A genuine passion for delivering high-quality patient care An interest in developing client relationships and supporting practice growth A commitment to continued professional development Benefits: 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays and birthday off (pro-rata for part-time) No out-of-hours (OOH) RCVS and VDS fees paid External CPD funded Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave Wellness program including: Employee assistance program Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual flu jab Cycle to work scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme.

Palmerston is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose. If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Joanne in the recruitment team joanne.

gray@linnaeusgroup.co.uk Salary Value: Up to £70,000 per annum; Salary Description: depending on experience;