Veterinary Surgeon – Advanced Small Animal Practice

<p>A busy, well-established small animal practice in Essex is seeking an enthusiastic Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon to join their experienced team of 13 vets, 12 RVNs, 10 Student Nurses, and 10 Receptionists. This purpose-built practice offers free on-site parking and excellent transport links, with central London accessible in just 25 minutes and the Essex countryside within 20 minutes. City and Southend airports are also nearby.</p> <p> <strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deliver high-quality veterinary care across consults, medicine, and surgery <li>Confidently manage routine surgical procedures and occasional sole charge cases <li>Demonstrate strong internal medicine skills and diagnostic capability <li>Provide excellent client communication and customer service <li>Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced veterinary care </ul> <p> <strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon <li>Minimum 3 years’ UK small animal practice experience, with significant internal medicine exposure <li>Competent with routine surgery and capable of occasional sole charge <li>Excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible, team-focused approach <li>Passion for high standards of patient care and client service <li>Willing to work full-time with 1 in 6 full weekends and 1 in 6 Saturday-only weekends (part-time considered for the right candidate) </ul> <p> <strong>Benefits &amp; Perks</strong></p> <ul> <li>Competitive salary up to £80,000 FTE depending on experience <li>Full or part-time hours with flexible rota <li>Generous CPD allowance with funding towards certificates <li>Paid professional memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS) <li>Contributory pension scheme <li>Access to exclusive company discounts and reward programmes <li>Dedicated onsite day and night team providing 24/7 care for patients <li>Career development opportunities with exposure to a wide and varied caseload </ul> <p> <strong>Call to Action</strong><br /> If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to join a forward-thinking, supportive team with opportunities for professional growth, <strong>apply through GVC</strong> to start your journey</p>