Veterinary Surgeon – Basildon, Essex

Salary: Up to £64,000K DOE + Excellent Benefits

Looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference every single day?

GVC are delighted to be assisting a well-established veterinary charity in the recruitment of a Veterinary Surgeon to join their modern, purpose-built hospital in Basildon, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for a vet who enjoys a varied first opinion caseload, values teamwork, and wants to use their clinical skills to positively impact the lives of pets and their owners.

You'll work alongside an experienced and supportive team, managing a broad mix of medical and surgical cases while having access to excellent facilities and collaborative clinical support. Every day brings something different, offering plenty of opportunities to continue developing your skills in a rewarding environment.

What's on Offer?

• Salary from £50,000- £64,000 (including allowances)
• Full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week)
• Modern, well-equipped hospital with excellent diagnostic facilities
• Varied medical and surgical caseload
• Supportive and collaborative team with experienced colleagues
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Flexible working options to help support work-life balance

Facilities Include

• Separate dog and cat wards
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• Piped anaesthetic gases
• Comprehensive orthopaedic equipment
• Modern surgical and diagnostic facilities

About You

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:

• Holds MRCVS registration (or is eligible to register)
• Enjoys a varied first opinion caseload
• Is confident with routine consultations and surgery
• Communicates with empathy and professionalism
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team
• Takes a practical, patient-focused approach to clinical decision making
• Is passionate about delivering high standards of veterinary care

Benefits

• £1,000 annual CPD allowance plus 5 days paid CPD leave
• Full RCVS fees paid
• Extensive internal CPD and funded learning opportunities
• Discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days holiday
• Three additional paid wellbeing, volunteering and celebration days each year
• Generous pension contribution (up to 10%)
• AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance (4x annual salary)
• Enhanced family leave
• Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you'll work with a fantastic team, enjoy a genuinely varied caseload, and make a real difference to pets and the people who love them, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact GVC for a confidential conversation to learn more about this fantastic opportunity.
Stephanie.Hellier@gvcvets.com | 01392 793069