Veterinary Surgeon

WhatsApp Inc.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rota

Full-time earnings

Significant time off between blocks

Job summary

WhatsApp Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a full-time role in the UK. The successful candidate will operate in a sole-charge capacity, handling a varied caseload with independent clinical decision-making and high standards of patient care.

The role emphasizes strong surgical skills, especially routine procedures and caesarean sections, with a two-weeks-on / two-weeks-off rota. Excellent planning and client communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years UK small animal experience.
• Confidence working sole charge.
• Strong surgical confidence with routine procedures and C-sections.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Calm, adaptable and team-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and client care abilities.
• Commitment to delivering high clinical standards and continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations, examinations and diagnostics.
• Perform routine and non-routine surgical procedures.
• Manage medical and surgical cases independently.
• Develop tailored treatment plans for patients.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and continuity of care.

Skills

Small animal surgery

Sole charge practice

Client communication

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Planning and organisation

Tools

Surgical equipment

Caesarean section techniques

Job description

• Conduct consultations, examinations and diagnostics
• Perform routine and non-routine surgical procedures
• Confidently manage medical and surgical cases independently
• Develop tailored treatment plans for patients
• Maintain accurate clinical records
  true clinical autonomy, a varied caseload, and a rota that offers substantial time off while maintaining full-time earnings. The successful candidate will replace one of two Veterinary Surgeons working within an established

2-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rota, with flexibility around a similar full-time pattern for the right person. Please note this is not a part-time opportunity. The practice is particularly keen to hear from Veterinary Surgeons who are confident in surgery, especially those comfortable performing caesarean sections, which form a regular part of the caseload. This role requires someone who is comfortable working completely sole charge, able to make sound clinical decisions independently, and confident managing both routine and more complex surgical cases.

The Role

• Full-time position on a, The practice is seeking an adaptable, easy-going and well-organised Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in an independent setting and enjoys managing cases from start to finish.

Applicants should have:

• A minimum of 2 years' UK small animal experience
• Confidence working sole charge
• Strong surgical confidence, particularly with routine procedures and c-sections
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• A calm, adaptable and team-oriented approach
• Strong communication and client care abilities
• Commitment to delivering high clinical standards and continuity of care, Minimum 2 years' UK small animal practice experience preferred.

Salary up to

• £84,000 per annum
• Unique
• 2-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rota
• Significant time off between working blocks
• Genuine