Surgical Veterinary Surgeon 30-Mins From London RCVS-Accredited Hospital Essex

Find Apprenticeships; Basildon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established small animal hospital in Essex seeks a veterinary surgeon with surgical skills to join their dedicated team. This role offers a supportive work environment, a 4-day work week, minimal on-call duties, and generous benefits, including competitive salary and CPD allowance.

Benefits

Salary up to £70,000 (DOE, full-time equivalent)

Generous CPD allowance

Private health insurance access

5.6 weeks' holiday, increasing to 6.6 weeks after 2 years

Career development opportunities

RCVS, BVA, and VDS fees paid

Tier 2 visa sponsorship available

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Be RCVS registered and eligible to work as a vet in the UK.
• Have proven surgical experience.
• Be competent in emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team focused on clinical excellence.
• Work with certificate holders and specialists.
• Manage surgical and emergency cases.

Skills

Surgical experience

Emergency procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Continuous learning

Job description

Global Veterinary Careers is working with a well-established 24-hour RCVS-accredited small animal hospital in Essex to find a veterinary surgeon with a surgical bias. This hospital is renowned for its high clinical standards, investment in state-of-the-art facilities, and a highly skilled, supportive team. They are now looking for a dedicated vet who thrives in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment and is passionate about delivering gold-standard patient care.

About the Practice & Location:

This purpose-built hospital offers a wide range of first opinion and referral-level services, including emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, advanced imaging (CT/MRI), hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, and laser therapy. The team consists of 14 vets, including certificate holders in surgery, medicine, and orthopaedics, with several vets currently pursuing further qualifications. Their highly skilled nursing team includes Schedule 3 and imaging-trained professionals, as well as post-graduate certificate holders.

The practice is well-located in Essex, just 30 minutes by train from London and within easy reach of Southend and Stansted airports. The seaside is also just a 25-minute drive away, offering the perfect balance between city, countryside, and coastal living.

About the Role, Team & Rota Pattern:

You will be joining a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and professional development.

The role offers:

• 4-day working week
• 1 in 4 weekends
• No out-of-hours duties
• Minimal on-call rota (3-4 times a year)
• Part-time applicants are welcome, provided they can commit to working 1 in 4 weekends

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their surgical skills, working alongside certificate holders and specialists in a supportive and progressive environment.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £70,000 (DOE, full-time equivalent)
• Generous CPD allowance with funding for certificates
• Private health insurance access
• 5.6 weeks' holiday, increasing to 6.6 weeks after 2 years' service
• Career development opportunities within the practice
• RCVS, BVA, and VDS fees paid
• Tier 2 visa sponsorship available Contributory pension scheme

To Be Considered:

• Be RCVS registered and eligible to work as a vet in the UK
• Have proven surgical experience, with confidence in managing complex cases
• Be competent in emergency procedures
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Be flexible to work 1 in 4 weekends (if applying part-time)
• Have a passion for continuous learning and development

How To Apply:

If you'd like to apply or want more information about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Whether you have questions about the role, the practice, or want to discuss your career goals, feel free to reach out.

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This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers who operate as an employment business and emplacement agency. We have the largest selection of opportunities from our global marketplace and take on new and exclusive first opinion and specialist roles, worldwide daily. Should you be interested in a more detailed conversation in how we can support you, please get in touch with our team of veterinary careers advisors today.