Veterinary Surgeon

Are you a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon looking for a new challenge at a brandnew practice

Were opening the doors to our stateoftheart purposebuilt surgery in Whetstone in July 2025 and we want you to join us on our journey! We are keen to welcome a skilled professional to our friendly and dynamic team.

About us
Our Practice Owner Shweta Nakrani qualified as a postgraduate from The University of Liverpool in 2011 and is currently working towards a Certificate in Veterinary Colourful Consulting CertNCS (VetCons). Shweta has special interests in cat friendly practices soft tissue surgery but also Brachycephalic airway syndrome.

Shweta says: I am looking forward to building a new team here at Whetstone that has a supportive work culture with a proactive team attitude pathing the way to a friendly and happy work environment.

The brandnew surgery due to open in Summer 2025 is situated inside one of our stores and has been designed to deliver not only the highest clinical standards but also a pleasant working environment for the whole team. We are equipped with digital and dental xrays facilities theatre separate cat/dog/isolation wards as well as access to a very generous and large colleague room.

Our new practice can offer you the environment caseload and equipment needed to utilise the skills youve gained to date whilst also giving you plenty of opportunity to develop further. We are proactive in continually supporting qualifications and CPD.

Located in the heart of Whetstone our practice is wellequipped with stateoftheart facilities a loyal client base and a supportive team committed to providing exceptional care to animals of all shapes and sizes. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and positive work environment where every team member is valued.

Whetstone is a delightful suburban area in the London Borough of Barnet offering a harmonious blend of urban convenience and tranquil charm. Known for its welcoming community and excellent transport links Whetstone is perfect for professionals and families alike. The area boasts an array of local amenities including independent shops cafes and restaurants as well as larger retail options. Surrounded by picturesque parks and green spaces it provides an ideal escape for nature lovers.

For commuters Whetstones transport links are unbeatable. You can be in central London in no time while the nearby M25 and A1 make road travel a breeze. Yet youll feel worlds away from the city hustle as you unwind in the serene surroundings of green spaces.

We are open 6 days a week Monday Saturday (Monday Friday: 9am 7pm Saturday: 9am 6pm on a rota basis for 1:2)

As a brandnew practice we are happy to offer full or part time hours. We understand the importance of a healthy work/life balance and so we are open to discussions and welcome you to come and talk to us about what shifts would work best for you. There will be some weekend work included but no OOH required.

About you

• A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration
• You will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 2 years experience
• Competent in surgery and consults (happy to consider consult only)
• We consider special areas of interest and can support certificates. We are particularly keen to have a bias for scanning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for animal welfare and highquality patient care
• Team player attitude with the ability to work independently
• We are open to considering both full time and part time applicants

We can offer you

• An attractive salary of up to 60000 Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
• A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
• 5.6 weeks initial holiday rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years service!
• A generous extra days leave for your birthday
• Access to private health insurance
• A contributory pension scheme
• Inhouse career development opportunity
• Paid membership fees (RCVS BVA VDS)
• Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care
• Cycle to work scheme
• 20% discount at Vets for Pets Pets at Home and the Groom Room
• Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes Retail Trust Port of Call and MHFA

If youd like any further information about this vacancy the practice or our company please contact Jack from our Talent Acquisition team via email; for an informal and confidential conversation.

Alternatively you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!

Location N20 9BS

Pets just see people. They arent biased and they dont discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience dont perfectly align if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours we want to hear from you!