An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a surgical bias to join a 24-hour RCVS-accredited small animal hospital in Essex. This purpose-built hospital provides cutting-edge care across a broad range of specialisms, including emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, CT/MRI imaging, hydrotherapy, and physiotherapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex surgeries, including emergency procedures
• Manage complex medical cases with clinical autonomy
• Participate in a flexible 40-hour rota, including 1 in 4 weekends
• Support and collaborate with certificate-holding colleagues across surgery, orthopaedics, cardiology, exotics, and medicine
• Mentor and support junior veterinary team members
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the hospital’s services and clinical excellence

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Experienced in small animal surgery with a strong medical knowledge base
• Interest in laparoscopic surgery beneficial but not essential
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Flexible to work 1 in 4 weekends
• Part-time applicants considered if able to cover weekend rota

Benefits & Perks

• Salary up to £70,000 FTE depending on experience
• 4-day week with 1 in 4 weekend rotation, no routine out-of-hours duties, minimal on-call (~3–4 per year)
• Generous CPD allowance with funding for certificates
• Paid RCVS, BVA, and VDS memberships
• 5.6 weeks annual leave rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service
• Private health insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• In-house career development opportunities
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• Cycle to work scheme
• 20% colleague discounts at affiliated pet stores
• Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes and wellbeing support

Location & Accessibility
The hospital is conveniently located in Essex, with excellent transport links to London (30 minutes by train), Southend, and Stansted airports, as well as a short drive to the seaside.

Call to Action
If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon seeking a surgical-focused role in a supportive, advanced 24-hour hospital, apply now through GVC to join the Essex team.