🏥 Introduction to the Practice: A premier, multi-site veterinary group is seeking a surgically-focused Veterinary Surgeon to join their team at a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. This practice is part of a collaborative regional network, boasting a diverse team of 17 clinicians including multiple certificate holders in cardiology, internal medicine, and diagnostic imaging. With a focus on clinical excellence and long-term patient outcomes, this is an ideal environment for a surgeon who values peer-to-peer case discussion and high-standard facilities.

📍 About the Practice & Location: The practice has recently undergone a full renovation, offering a cutting-edge clinical environment equipped with five consult rooms and a dedicated surgical suite.

• 🧪 Full in-house laboratory and digital X-ray

• 🔬 Immediate access to advanced diagnostics including CT, MRI, and Scopes Perfectly situated on the Essex/Hertfordshire border, the practice offers excellent transport links for those commuting from North London or surrounding home counties 🚆.

🩺 About the Role: This position is designed for a Surgeon who wants to lead their own clinics with a strong bias toward orthopaedic care.

• Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week) with flexibility for 4 or 5-day weeks 🗓️

• Weekend Rota: 1 in 10 on-call

• OOH: None

• Clinical Scope: Leading advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic cases while maintaining a presence in general consultations and providing guidance to junior clinicians.

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ About You: This opportunity is tailored for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who has already achieved post-graduate recognition in surgery. You will:

• Be RCVS registered with a Certificate in Small Animal Surgery 🎓

• Be highly confident in performing cruciate repairs, basic fracture repairs, and advanced soft tissue surgery

• Enjoy a mix of complex surgical cases and client-facing consultations

• Possess a collaborative mindset, ready to work alongside a dynamic nursing team and mentor new graduates 📈

🎁 Salary & Benefits:

• 💷 Salary: Highly competitive and negotiable based on surgical experience

• 🏖️ Holiday: 5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Leave

• 📚 CPD: Generous funding for external CPD and further career progression

• 💼 Fees: RCVS and VDS memberships covered

• ❤️ Wellbeing: Comprehensive wellness program and Employee Assistance Scheme

• 👶 Family: Enhanced family-friendly leave policies

• 🚲 Extras: Cycle to work scheme, staff discounts, and life assurance