Experienced Small Animal Vet - Hounslow
Small Animal VetPermanent
Hounslow, West London
Job Description
Join a modern and purpose-driven veterinary group in West London, where the focus is on high-quality clinical care, strong client relationships, and a supportive team culture. This role in Hounslow offers the chance to work in a beautifully designed clinic with purpose-built technology, while contributing to a model that is shaping a different kind of veterinary experience.
If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to make a meaningful contribution and put down roots, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Key Details
- Location: Hounslow, West London
- Profession: Veterinary Surgeon
- Speciality: Small Animal Vet
- Experience Required: 4 years’ proven experience in first opinion practice
- Qualifications: BVSc/BVM&S or equivalent. MRCVS, or eligible to register
Why You'll Love This Role
This position combines clinical variety with a strong emphasis on patient care, client communication, and team collaboration. You will also have the opportunity to help shape a growing clinic while being supported in your professional development.
About the Role
You will deliver high-quality care across consultations, surgery, and case management, working closely with the veterinary and nursing teams. The role also includes clinical audits, quality improvement, and patient safety reporting.
A strong focus is placed on clear communication, informed consent, fee estimates, and timely discussion of treatment plans and diagnostic results. You will be expected to build positive relationships with members and support an excellent client experience.
The position requires close collaboration within the practice team, with a proactive approach to appraisals, learning, mentoring, and shared clinical decision-making. You will also contribute to correct charging, compliance, and complaints handling where clinical input is required.
About the Practice
The clinic is part of a veterinary group that is rebuilding access to care with a focus on seamless, personal service and modern clinical delivery. Its clinics are described as beautifully designed and supported by purpose-built technology.
The culture places value on sensible caseloads, career development, and support for clinical teams. There is also a clear emphasis on clinical standards, patient safety, and a collaborative working environment.
Working in Hounslow
Hounslow in West London offers access to a busy and well-connected part of the capital, with strong transport links for both commuting and local travel. It will suit veterinary professionals who want to work in London while being based in an area with a practical mix of urban convenience and accessibility.
Benefits
- 200 hours’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Your birthday off after one year’s service
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contribution
- £1,500 CPD budget and 5 days’ CPD leave per year
- Access to the healthcare incentive after one year of employment
- Eligibility to participate in the Creature Comforts share options scheme after successful completion of probation, subject to scheme rules and eligibility criteria in place at the time
- Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Free snacks and lunch in clinic
- Monthly peer recognition schemes
- Regular team and company social events
Frequently Asked Questions
What experience do I need?
You need at least 4 years’ proven experience as a Veterinary Surgeon in first opinion practice.
What qualifications are required?
You will need BVSc/BVM&S or equivalent, along with MRCVS status or eligibility to register.
What kind of clinical work will I do?
The role covers consultations, surgery, case management, clinical audits, quality improvement, and patient safety reporting.
Will I be working in a supportive environment?
Yes. The role sits within a collaborative team structure and includes appraisals, development conversations, mentoring, and shared clinical working.
What benefits are included?
The role includes annual leave, CPD support, pension contributions, wellbeing support, food in clinic, and social and recognition initiatives.
If you are looking for a role where you can deliver excellent veterinary care and grow with a progressive team, please apply today.
Job Reference No: JN-35754
Job location
Hounslow, West London
This is the approximate job location. The exact practice address is shared with suitable candidates.
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