Veterinary Surgeon – Advanced Surgical Opportunities

<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a surgical bias to join a 24-hour RCVS-accredited small animal hospital in Essex. This purpose-built hospital provides cutting-edge care across a broad range of specialisms, including emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, CT/MRI imaging, hydrotherapy, and physiotherapy.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Perform routine and complex surgeries, including emergency procedures <li>Manage complex medical cases with clinical autonomy <li>Participate in a flexible 40-hour rota, including 1 in 4 weekends <li>Support and collaborate with certificate-holding colleagues across surgery, orthopaedics, cardiology, exotics, and medicine <li>Mentor and support junior veterinary team members <li>Contribute to the ongoing development of the hospital’s services and clinical excellence </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon <li>Experienced in small animal surgery with a strong medical knowledge base <li>Interest in laparoscopic surgery beneficial but not essential <li>Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills <li>Flexible to work 1 in 4 weekends <li>Part-time applicants considered if able to cover weekend rota </ul> <p><strong>Benefits &amp; Perks</strong></p> <ul> <li>Salary up to £70,000 FTE depending on experience <li>4-day week with 1 in 4 weekend rotation, no routine out-of-hours duties, minimal on-call (~3–4 per year) <li>Generous CPD allowance with funding for certificates <li>Paid RCVS, BVA, and VDS memberships <li>5.6 weeks annual leave rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service <li>Private health insurance <li>Contributory pension scheme <li>In-house career development opportunities <li>Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates <li>Cycle to work scheme <li>20% colleague discounts at affiliated pet stores <li>Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes and wellbeing support </ul> <p> <strong>Location &amp; Accessibility</strong><br /> The hospital is conveniently located in Essex, with excellent transport links to London (30 minutes by train), Southend, and Stansted airports, as well as a short drive to the seaside.</p> <p> <strong>Call to Action</strong><br /> If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon seeking a surgical-focused role in a supportive, advanced 24-hour hospital, <strong>apply now through GVC</strong> to join the Essex team.</p>