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Part time

Veterinary Surgeon

Barking, Greater London
Reference VS043Posted 19/09/2026
Pay
£40,425–£52,920 per year
Working pattern
Part time, three days per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).
Weekends / on-call
Includes approximately 1:4 Saturday and 1:8 Sunday rotation at a nearby 24-hour hospital; rota'd to one bank holiday per year; included in a last-resort on-call rotation.

Benefits and development

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)
  • Up to £2,000 CPD budget per year plus up to 5 days' paid CPD leave (pro rata)
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  • Private medical healthcare insurance

Vacancy details

About the role

Deliver high-quality consultations and evidence-based treatment plans for routine small animal cases.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Barking to find a Veterinary Surgeon.

What you will be doing

  • Perform GP-level surgery within personal competence and the limits of overnight care.
  • Prescribe and dispense medications in line with current medicines legislation and professional guidance.
  • Maintain accurate, thorough clinical records and refer cases promptly when appropriate.
  • Undertake additional duties to support the day-to-day running of the Barking practice when on sole charge.

Working pattern

  • Part-time, three-day week: one day at the Plaistow practice alongside a senior vet (Tuesday) and two days sole charge at the Barking practice (Thursday and Friday).
  • The practice is open to discussing additional hours on Wednesdays if desired.

Team and support

  • Work with established practice teams including senior clinicians and veterinary nursing staff.
  • Operational support is provided by regional managers; clinical support is available from experienced head vets and a nearby 24-hour hospital for referrals and out-of-hours care.

Practice and facilities

  • First-opinion practices offering diagnostic imaging and dental facilities; ultrasound is available at one site.
  • The practice has a strong focus on feline welfare.

Location and travel

  • Situated in East London with good public transport connections making central London easily accessible.

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