Permanent Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, Rural Essex

TN United Kingdom; Billericay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a passionate Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their dedicated team in rural Essex. This role offers a supportive environment with modern facilities and a focus on professional development. Enjoy a balanced work-life with a 4-day week, ample holiday, and opportunities to enhance your skills. If you thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere and are eager to make a difference in animal care, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Out of hours bonus

31.5 days holiday per year

Sufficient time off from work

Qualifications

• Competent in general practice with a focus on small animals.
• Ability to nurture interns and develop expertise.

Responsibilities

• Join the main hospital practice and cover modern branches.
• Participate in a small animal emergency rota.

Skills

General Practice

Communication Skills

Client-focused Approach

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Ultrasound

DR Radiography

Endoscopy

Hydrotherapy Equipment

Job description

Permanent Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, Rural Essex, Billericay

Role: Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

Type: Small Animal

Location: Rural Essex - within easy reach of London and the M25

Practice: Mixed Practice - The practice has been independently owned since 1980. Their clinicians are encouraged to take charge of their cases, but the skilled team makes internal referrals ideal for more challenging patients. They also have a diplomat in internal medicine and stud medicine.

Team: They have a skilled team of enthusiastic nurses, receptionists, and office support staff. The mental and physical well-being of the team is paramount.

Facilities: Up-to-date equipment including ASIF, ultrasound, DR radiography, endoscopy, hydrotherapy, and in-house laboratory within a recently built hospital help to ensure job satisfaction.

The Role: They are looking for a small animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their main hospital practice and cover their modern branches.

Hours: A 4-day working week with some out-of-hours work, including a maximum of 2 Saturday mornings in 8 if required, and participation in a small animal emergency rota (1 in 8 weekends and 1 weeknight every 2 weeks).

Sole Charge: Some

• Seeking a capable general practitioner eager to develop their expertise.
• Applicants should be competent and confident in general practice and excel in communication.
• Ability to nurture interns is a bonus.
• Opportunity to acquire further qualifications.
• Candidates with specialist skills or certificates will be considered.
• Must be motivated, a team player, personable, friendly, and client-focused.

Salary: £40,000 - £70,000 per annum depending on experience.

Benefits Include:

• Out of hours bonus
• Sufficient time off from work
• 31.5 days holiday per year, increasing with long service