Full time Equine Veterinary Surgeon - Essex

purovets; Essex; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Essex is seeking an Equine Veterinary Surgeon to deliver high quality care. The role involves a dynamic mix of ambulatory work, diagnostics, and inpatient care. Ideal candidates will have solid experience in equine medicine and emergency care. The practice offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 and a supportive environment for professional development. If you're passionate about equine care and ready for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Certificate support

Pension scheme

Competitive salary up to £70,000

Qualifications

• Solid experience in equine medicine, including emergency and out of hours care.
• Strong foundation in diagnostics, equine pharmacology and nutrition.
• Excellent problem solving abilities and physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality veterinary care to a diverse equine client base.
• Support equine health and performance across various settings.
• Educate and support clients in delivering outstanding care.

Skills

Equine medicine

Emergency care

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Full time Equine Veterinary Surgeon – Essex

• Join a progressive practice that values clinical excellence, offering exposure to emergency cases, performance horses and complex medical work in dynamic outdoor and yard based settings.
• Be part of a supportive, forward thinking team that actively encourages continuing education, professional development and the expansion of your equine expertise.
• Thrive in a fast paced, rewarding environment where your skills, initiative and passion for equine care are genuinely valued and every day brings a new and exciting challenge.
• Enjoy a varied and hands on equine role in Essex, combining ambulatory work, advanced diagnostics and inpatient care, with a competitive salary up to £70,000 DOE and a generous benefits package.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive and well-established practice in Essex, delivering high quality veterinary care to a diverse equine client base. This role offers a dynamic and rewarding caseload, combining ambulatory work with in house diagnostics and inpatient care, ensuring no two days are ever the same. Working across yards, stables and outdoor environments, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting equine health and performance across a variety of settings.

The practice is seeking a confident and capable Veterinary Surgeon with solid experience in equine medicine, including emergency and out of hours care. A strong foundation in diagnostics, equine pharmacology and nutrition is essential, alongside excellent problem solving abilities and physical stamina to manage the demands of working with large animals. Clear communication skills are vital, as educating and supporting clients is a core part of delivering outstanding care.

This position is ideally suited to a motivated, RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in a fast paced, hands on environment and enjoys the challenge of irregular hours, including nights and weekends. The team places a strong emphasis on professionalism, organisation and accurate record keeping, ensuring the highest clinical standards are consistently maintained.

With a genuine commitment to continuing education and professional development, the practice actively supports its vets to expand their knowledge and skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team in Essex, offering a varied, stimulating equine role where expertise is valued, development is encouraged, and exceptional patient care is always the priority!

Rental

• Full time position
• 4 day week

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• Certificate support
• Pension scheme
• Plus much more!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail].

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/.

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref: JOB-56568