Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - London

Contract:Full Time (42 hours per week) on an

18-month fixed term contract

Location:Victoria Animal Hospital, SW1V 1QQ

Salary:£35,000 per annum

Closing date:Sunday

17th May 2026

Role start date:September 2026

Blue Cross is one of the UK’s leading animal welfare organisations for animals. We are a charity that supports sick, injured, and homeless pets and care for more than 40,000 animals every year through our rehoming, veterinary and education programmes. 

The help we offer includes veterinary treatment, finding loving new homes for pets, behavioural advice, support with pet bereavement and education for future generations.

More about the role

We offer a fantastic 18-month development programme for talented and hardworking graduate vets, who are passionate about helping pets in need to live happy and healthy lives.  

No two days are the same in our hospitals. We pride ourselves in providing a very high standard of care. Working in a busy and rewarding charity practice you will see a huge diversity of medical and surgical cases – perfect to enhance your learning and grow your knowledge and practical skills. 

You will have the opportunity to manage your own clinical cases from start to finish and you will be working in hospital environments with access to an extensive range of diagnostic and surgical equipment as well as supportive and experienced colleagues. You will be primarily based at our buzzing 24-hour Victoria hospital, where you will join a team of 25 veterinary surgeons and many experienced nurses, ACAs and auxiliary staff. You will spend some time at our Merton and Hammersmith branches, to provide you with a full and varied experience. 

Throughout your placement you will receive expert support from our large team of vets. You will be line managed by a senior vet and have a dedicated VetGDP advisor during your time with us. Within this role you will:  

• Learn how to run your own consult list, seeing a wide variety of interesting cases
• Learn how to manage a busy hospital caseload with training in inpatient care
• Receive a tailored training plan in surgery and diagnostic procedures
• Receive adequate training in emergency work, before being gradually introduced into our veterinary surgeons’ out-of-hours rota
• Take an active role in our monthly team development days, where services are reduced to emergency-only, to allow for team meetings, cadaver training sessions and external lectures
• Provide a much-appreciated service to pet owners in need

About you

You will be a practical, pragmatic individual who enjoys working in a team. With a strong work ethic and a caring approach to our patients and their owners you will be committed to delivering excellent customer care.   

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Graduated from veterinary school and MRCVS registered by September 2025
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of and apply our Blue Cross values
• Demonstrable teamwork and communication skills

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Relevant UK small animal practice experience
• Charity EMS experience

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

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