Exciting opportunity for veterinary surgeon to join a cutting edge practice, Essex

Veterinary Surgeon - Join a Friendly, Forward-Thinking Team in Essex

Location: Essex - Thames Gateway Development Area (bordering Greater London)

Hours: Part-time (1 weekday + 1:4 weekends)

Contract: 6-12 month fixed term (potential for permanent role)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

• 4 Vets (one with a Certificate in Diagnostic Imaging)
• 3 Qualified Nurses (including Clinical Lead & Deputy Head Nurse)
• 3 Student Nurses
• 1 Veterinary Care Assistant
• 6 Client Care Advisors
• A Practice Manager and Reception Manager

Between them, they share interests in orthopaedics, internal medicine, and diagnostic imaging, and a senior vet has recently completed her Certificate in Diagnostic Imaging. They foster a collaborative, positive environment where learning and development are encouraged at every level.

This role is ideal for a vet who enjoys seeing cases through from start to finish, with plenty of opportunity for hands-on surgical experience and clinical growth.

• Part-time: 1 weekday (9am-7pm) and 1:4 weekends (Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 10:30am-4:30pm)
• No OOH or bank holidays
• Initial 6-12 month contract, with potential for permanent position
• Caseload approx. 60% dogs / 40% cats

They'll provide full support if you have 6-12 months' experience upwards, and are equally happy to consider vets who prefer consult-only roles or those looking to expand surgical skills.

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• 1-2 years' experience in small animal practice preferred
• Confident in routine consultations and first-opinion cases
• Excellent communicator and strong team player
• Genuine passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care
• Interest in developing clinical or surgical skills (certificates encouraged and supported)
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience/FTE)
• 5.6 weeks' holiday (pro rata)
• Private health insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Funded CPD up to Certificate level
• Paid memberships: RCVS, BVA, VDS
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to wellbeing and reward programmes, including pastoral care and support hub
• Career development opportunities within the group

• Wellbeing and reward programmes
• Pastoral care and support hub
• Career development opportunities within the group
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private health insurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Funded CPD up to Certificate level
• Professional memberships paid

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