Veterinary Surgeon
Small Animal Practice | Essex, England

Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE | Full or Part Time | Certificate Support Available

Advance Your Career in a Well-Equipped Hospital Environment

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving small animal practice in Essex. This role offers exposure to a diverse and interesting caseload within a large, supportive clinical team, making it ideal for a vet looking to further develop their medical and surgical skills while benefiting from excellent work-life balance.

With advanced diagnostic facilities, 24/7 patient care provided by dedicated day and night teams, and strong support for further qualifications, this is an excellent opportunity for a clinician seeking long-term career progression.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver high-quality first opinion veterinary care to a varied small animal caseload.
• Perform routine surgical procedures confidently and independently.
• Work up medical cases with a strong focus on diagnostics and internal medicine.
• Provide excellent client communication and customer service.
• Collaborate closely with a large, experienced team of vets, nurses and support staff.
• Participate in a shared weekend rota with limited out-of-hours commitments.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• MRCVS registration.
• At least 3 years' UK small animal veterinary experience.
• Strong internal medicine and diagnostic skills.
• Confidence with routine surgical procedures.
• Ability to undertake occasional sole charge.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• A collaborative and positive approach to team working.

Facilities & Clinical Support

This purpose-built practice is equipped with:

• Dedicated operating theatres.
• Digital radiography.
• Ultrasound.
• In-house laboratory.
• Endoscopy suite.
• CT scanner.
• Dedicated day and night teams providing 24/7 inpatient care.

Team

• 13 Veterinary Surgeons, including cert holders
• 12 RVNS
• 10 Student Nurses
• 10 Receptionist 

The practice actively supports professional development and encourages vets wishing to pursue certificates and advanced clinical interests.

Hours & Rota

• Full-time position across 4 weekdays.
• 1 in 6 full weekends.
• 1 in 6 Saturdays only.
• Part-time applications also considered.

Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000 DOE.
• Certificate funding and support available.
• Generous CPD allowance.
• Paid RCVS, BVA and VDS memberships.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to exclusive colleague discounts and rewards.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Flexible full-time or part-time working options.

Ready for Your Next Veterinary Role?

Join a progressive and well-equipped practice where you'll have the opportunity to manage a varied caseload, develop your clinical interests, and work alongside a highly experienced veterinary team.

Apply now or contact me for more details
stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com and 01392 793069