Surgical Veterinary Surgeon- Mercer and Hughes

Kinvet; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week

Job summary

Mercer & Hughes Veterinary Surgeons in Saffron Walden is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon with a focus on small animal surgery. You will join our established team across Saffron Walden Hospital and Great Dunmow, combining surgical work with consulting, diagnostics and case management.

You will work with an experienced clinical team, access to high-end facilities, and a varied caseload within a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced small animal Veterinary Surgeon seeking a focus in surgery.
• Confident with routine surgical procedures and client communication.
• Willing to participate in weekend rota and cross-site coverage.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with clients and building strong relationships.
• Working up medical and surgical cases to best outcome for patients.
• Supporting hospital patients and more complex cases.
• Collaborating with nurses and veterinary colleagues to maintain high standards of care.
• Sharing knowledge and contributing to the practice's development.
• Participating in the weekend rota.

Skills

Small animal surgery

Job description

Surgical Veterinary Surgeon- Mercer and Hughes

We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Surgery Focus to join our team at Mercer & Hughes Veterinary Surgeons in Saffron Walden.

With over 40 years of heritage and a trusted reputation across Essex, we combine high-quality veterinary care with strong community relationships and a supportive team environment. You'll be joining a well-established practice where colleagues are encouraged to develop, collaborate and deliver outstanding care to pets and their owners.

As part of Kin Vet Community, a small collective of like-minded community veterinary practices, we benefit from the support, shared expertise and collaborative approach that comes from working alongside teams who share our commitment to exceptional veterinary care. Whilst every practice retains its own culture, leadership and way of working, being part of Kin Vet creates greater opportunities to learn from one another, invest in our people and facilities, and continue evolving the services we provide to pets and their owners.

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Surgery Focus

• Up to £70,000 for certificate holders

The Opportunity

Mercer & Hughes are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a strong interest in small animal surgery to join our team across Saffron Walden Hospital and Great Dunmow.

This is an exciting opportunity for a vet who enjoys surgery and wants to continue developing their skills within a supportive hospital environment, while still enjoying the variety and client connection that comes with first opinion practice.

You’ll be joining an experienced clinical team with access to excellent facilities, a varied caseload and colleagues who are passionate about delivering high standards of care.

This role is surgery-focused but not surgery-exclusive, giving you the opportunity to combine operating with consulting, diagnostics and managing your own cases.

What You'll Be Doing

• Consulting and building strong client relationships
• Working up medical and surgical cases
• Supporting hospital patients and more complex cases
• Collaborating closely with experienced vets and nursing teams
• Sharing knowledge and contributing to the continued development of the practice
• Participating in the weekend rota

Clinical Environment

• Orthopaedic referral cases
• High-end ultrasound
• Advanced inpatient care
• A supportive and experienced clinical team
• Opportunities to further develop your surgical interests

Certificate holders are welcomed, and support towards future certificate development may be available subject to business approval.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• An experienced small animal Veterinary Surgeon
• Confident with routine surgical procedures
• Passionate about developing their surgical skills
• Comfortable consulting as well as operating
• A collaborative team player who enjoys working alongside nurses and colleagues
• Flexible and adaptable across different clinical environments
• Approachable and committed to providing excellent patient care

Hours

• Four-day working week
• Three days based at Saffron Walden Hospital
• One day based at Great Dunmow
• Weekend rota participation