Area Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet Group; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join as an Area Vet in Rayleigh. This role combines clinical work with leadership, supporting multiple practices in delivering exceptional care and client services. The ideal candidate is RCVS-registered and passionate about clinical excellence. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

5 weeks’ annual leave

£1,500 CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Be a qualified MRCVS with strong clinical skills.
• Ability to develop treatment plans in consultation with clients.
• Experience in providing mentorship and training to junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and surgeries.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to a team of vets and nurses.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

Leadership abilities

Education

MRCVS qualification

Job description

Medivet is looking for an experienced and ambitious Veterinary Surgeon to join our team as an Area Vet, supporting a cluster of practices around the Chelmsford area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants a dynamic role combining clinical work with leadership, oversight, and the chance to shape the delivery of veterinary care across multiple sites.

In this role, you will provide clinical support, guidance, and mentorship to vets and nurses across the cluster, helping to maintain high standards of patient care and clinical governance. You will also be involved in training, supporting CPD, and implementing best practices, ensuring every practice within your area delivers exceptional care and client service.

This opportunity is ideal for a confident, organised, and approachable RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in a leadership and advisory capacity while still enjoying hands‑on clinical work. You will be supported by Medivet’s strong network and leadership structure, with access to development opportunities, CPD, and a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

Medivet offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a real impact across multiple practices, shaping the future of veterinary care in the Chelmsford area. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career, influence clinical standards across a cluster of practices, and work with a supportive and driven team.

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Health and wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development

About Medivet

Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24‑hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community.

We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.