Veterinary Surgeon (Fixed Term Contract) - London
Posted Today by Blue Cross UK
£54,074 Per year
Outside
Onsite
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Veterinary Surgeon role at Blue Cross in London is a full-time, fixed-term position for up to six months, focusing on providing compassionate care to vulnerable animals. The position involves a variety of medical, surgical, and emergency cases, with a shift pattern primarily from Monday to Friday, along with shared evening and weekend duties. The role is based at the Victoria Animal Hospital, which offers state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to animal welfare. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a dedication to making a positive impact in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide veterinary care to a variety of medical, surgical, and emergency cases.
- Participate in a shared evening and weekend rota.
- Engage in team development days and in-house training sessions.
- Support pets at other sites as needed.
- Contribute to a culture of compassion, courage, and inclusivity.
Key Skills:
- Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
- Demonstrable small animal or mixed practice experience.
- Sole charge experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to compassionate care.
Salary (Rate): £54,074 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Application Deadline: 19 April 2026
Department: Veterinary Services
Location: London
Compensation: £39,923 - £54,074 / year
Description
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for up to 6 months, full time (40 hours p/week over 5 days)
Salary: £39,923 - £54,074 per annum plus £3,954 London Weighting Allowance
Location: Victoria Animal Hospital, London SW1V 1QQ
Closing date: 19th April 2026
Interviews: W/C 27th April 2026
We believe veterinary care should reach those who need it most - regardless of circumstance. As a Veterinary Surgeon with us, you won’t just be practicing medicine; you’ll be making a meaningful impact on vulnerable animals and the communities that depend on them.
More about the role
Veterinary Surgeons at Blue Cross are exposed to a wide variety of medical, surgical and emergency cases, enabling rapid development of skills and confidence in general practice. This is a full time, fixed term contract for up to six months. The shift pattern is mostly Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, allowing for an excellent work-life pattern. You will be a part of the evening and weekend rota, which is shared between vets based across Victoria, Merton and Hammersmith resulting in about 2 evening shifts a month and 1 weekend day shift (compensated by time in lieu) every 6 weeks. You will be based primarily at our Victoria hospital, however some flexibility in supporting pets at our other sites is needed.
About the hospital
The Blue Cross Victoria hospital has been in operation since its opening in 1906, remaining steadfast in its commitment to helping pets and their owners in need. Equipped with state-of-the-art veterinary facilities, you will be joining a hospital that spans six floors with six consultation rooms, two theatres, four minor procedure rooms and a laboratory. We are also lucky to have an ambulance service dedicated to transporting animals to and from the hospital. Victoria is a 24-hour hospital with a dedicated night team, allowing for much desired case continuity. You will take an active part in our team development days, where once a month we provide emergency services only, allowing time for in-house cadaver training, case discussions and team meetings.
Have you seen that we're also advertising for a permanent contract at our Victoria Animal Hospital? Follow this link to apply - Veterinary Surgeon (Permanent) - London - London | Blue Cross Careers
About you
We're looking for a pragmatic and competent Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in a team environment. You'll demonstrate excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering compassionate care to our patients and their owners. With a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to make a difference, you'll embody our Blue Cross values and contribute to our culture of compassion, courage, and inclusivity.
Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Member of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
- Demonstrable small animal or mixed practice experience
- Sole charge experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
If you're looking to join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of pets and their owners, this is an ideal opportunity to expand your experience and make a real difference.
How to apply
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
- Health cash plan
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
- Life assurance
- 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers
To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.