A busy, well-established small animal practice in Essex is seeking an enthusiastic Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon to join their experienced team of 13 vets, 12 RVNs, 10 Student Nurses, and 10 Receptionists. This purpose-built practice offers free on-site parking and excellent transport links, with central London accessible in just 25 minutes and the Essex countryside within 20 minutes. City and Southend airports are also nearby.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care across consults, medicine, and surgery
• Confidently manage routine surgical procedures and occasional sole charge cases
• Demonstrate strong internal medicine skills and diagnostic capability
• Provide excellent client communication and customer service
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced veterinary care

Requirements

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Minimum 3 years’ UK small animal practice experience, with significant internal medicine exposure
• Competent with routine surgery and capable of occasional sole charge
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible, team-focused approach
• Passion for high standards of patient care and client service
• Willing to work full-time with 1 in 6 full weekends and 1 in 6 Saturday-only weekends (part-time considered for the right candidate)

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary up to £80,000 FTE depending on experience
• Full or part-time hours with flexible rota
• Generous CPD allowance with funding towards certificates
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to exclusive company discounts and reward programmes
• Dedicated onsite day and night team providing 24/7 care for patients
• Career development opportunities with exposure to a wide and varied caseload

Call to Action
If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a forward-thinking, supportive team with opportunities for professional growth, apply through GVC to start your journey