Lead/Head Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; Thurrock; In loco; GBP 63.000 - 77.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Salary up to £70,000

20% discount at Vet Group/Pets at Home

Private healthcare

Pension

Holiday allowance

Free car parking

Visa sponsorship for right candidate

Descrizione del lavoro

Vets for Pets Thurrock, located at Lakeside Retail Park, RM20 3LP, invites a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our thriving small animal practice. We offer a modern facility with advanced imaging, endoscopy, CT, and comprehensive anaesthesia and pain management.

Join a supportive team of 3 vets, RVNs, and client care colleagues committed to growth and animal welfare. We seek a UK-registered surgeon with at least 3 years' experience; flexible hours (40–41 per week) with a 1:4 weekend rota and

Competenze

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon required.
• Minimum 3 years' UK experience in small animal practice, confident with routine surgical procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and a caring, team-player approach.

Mansioni

• Working approximately 40–41 hours per week, with flexibility for full-time or part-time hours.
• 1:4 weekends (Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10:30am–4:30pm); bank holidays on rota; no OOH.
• Interest in internal medicine desirable; opportunities for progression into higher roles.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication

Team player

Animal welfare passion

Formazione

RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

Descrizione del lavoro

Lead / Head Veterinary Surgeon – Vets for Pets Thurrock

Lakeside Retail Park, RM20 3LP

Are you a passionate and dedicated Veterinary Surgeon looking for flexibility, clinical variety, and a supportive team?

Our thriving small animal practice in Thurrock is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, forward-thinking team.

About Us

Located within Pets at Home, Lakeside Retail Park, we are a purpose-built, modern, and progressive practice equipped with:

• Digital X-ray and dental X-ray facilities
• Flexible endoscopes for bronchoscopy, gastroendoscopy, and colonoscopy
• Access to a CT scanner Orthopaedic kit for cruciate and patella luxation repairs (including TPLO), fracture repairs etc.
• Multi-parameter monitors, nerve locator, drip pumps, and CRI systems
• A strong focus on modern anaesthesia and pain management

We’re also excited to offer following services:

• Laparoscopic spays
• Laser therapy treatments
• Pet travel certification services

Our Clinical Director, with over 18 years of UK experience, with post graduate certificate in small animal surgery and advanced small animal orthopaedics, is passionate about mentoring and has successfully guided numerous vets through their professional development.

We are a proud VetGDP training practice, committed to supporting growth, confidence, and long-term career satisfaction.

You’ll be working alongside a fantastic team made up of 3 vets, a clinical director, 3 RVNs, 3 SVNs, practice manager, practice director, reception manager and 4 client care advisors.

We also have both Practice Directors (Clinical and Management) on-site.

We value compassion, clinical excellence, and teamwork — all within a supportive and friendly environment.

The Role

• Ideally looking for a full-time - working 40/41 hours a week
• Can consider full or part time hours - flexibility on working hours
• 1:4 weekends (Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10:30am–4:30pm)Bank holiday working on rota basis but no OOHs
• Keen interest internal medicine desirable
• Experienced vet progression into higher role

What We’re Looking For

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Ideally a minimum 3 years' UK experience in small animal practice, (confident with routine surgical procedures)
• Excellent communication skills and a caring, team-player approachPassionate about animal welfare and contexualised patient care
• Certificate holders or those working towards one are highly encouraged

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 (dependant on experience)
• 20% discount at the Vet Group, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
• Private healthcare and medical insurance after completion of probationary period.Access to discounts and cashbacks
• In-house career development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Free car parking
• Can support with costs of visa / sponsorship for the right candidate

Join a practice where innovation, compassion, and work-life balance go hand in hand.

Be part of a team that values your growth, supports your development, and celebrates your passion for veterinary care.

Location: RM20 3LP

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!