Veterinary Surgeon & Lead Veterinary Surgeon –  Essex

Are you looking to join a friendly, progressive small-animal practice with great clinical variety and a supportive team? We’re looking for two Veterinary Surgeons to join our growing team in , Essex. One experienced General Practice Vet and one Lead Vet to help guide and support a talented team, including a new graduate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a well-equipped, community-focused practice where collaboration, clinical freedom, and work-life balance are genuinely valued.

About the Practice

• Independently owned, RCVS-accredited small animal practice with a sister site nearby for additional support

• Friendly and stable team: 3 Vets (including a new grad), 4 RVNs, 1 Student Nurse, 2 VCAs, and excellent support staff

• Varied caseload including dogs, cats, small furriers, and exotics (one vet holds a special interest in exotics)

• Visiting certificate holder in small animal surgery and orthopaedics

• Well-equipped facilities: digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, multiparameter monitoring, and full surgical suite

• Supportive of ongoing development and CPD, including certificates

The Roles

🐾 Veterinary Surgeon (GP Role)

• Ideal for a vet with some post-graduate experience looking to develop further in a supportive setting

• Full or part-time considered

• Typical hours: 9am–7pm, 3–4 days per week

• 1 in 4 weekends on a shared rota

• No out-of-hours or on-call duties

• Collaborative environment with plenty of surgical exposure and mentoring available

🐾 Lead Veterinary Surgeon

• Suitable for an experienced vet ready to take the next step or already in a senior role

• Expected to provide clinical leadership, mentor junior vets, and maintain high clinical standards

• Excellent support from the wider team and sister branch

• Salary up to £100,000 (DOE, full-time equivalent)

Benefits & Package

• Competitive salary (up to £100K for Lead Vet)

• 5.6 weeks annual leave

• Birthday day off

• Funded CPD (including certificate support)

• Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Private health and pension

• No OOH or late-night work

If you’re passionate about providing excellent clinical care and want to be part of a welcoming, progressive team, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Apply now or contact Stephanie for more details:
📧 stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com
📞 01392 793069