Veterinary Surgeon

goeasy Ltd; Brentwood; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Generous relocation assistance

Up to £2,000 CPD budget

Private medical healthcare insurance

Colleague introduction reward

24-hour employee assistance programme

Medical cashback plan

Professional membership fees covered

Job summary

goeasy Ltd is seeking a veterinary surgeon to join their team in Brentwood, Essex. The role offers flexible working hours, either as a full-time vet or part-time positions, with a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £72,000 annually. Responsibilities include performing consultations, surgeries, and maintaining accurate clinical notes. Benefits include generous annual leave, CPD budget, private medical insurance, and more. The practice focuses on collaboration and well-being of its employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in general practice surgery and confident handling of cases.
• Ability to manage medications in accordance with legislation.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform consultations and examinations of pets.
• Conduct surgeries within personal competence.
• Keep accurate and thorough clinical notes.
• Collaborate with team members and refer cases as needed.

Skills

Confidence in routine GP surgery

Ability to maintain clinical notes

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified veterinary surgeon

Job description

About the position

Welcome to Shenfield! This impressive first opinion practice in the heart of popular Brentwood in Essex is looking for an additional veterinary surgeon to join their experienced clinical team.

Shenfield has a large caseload of surgical and medical cases. The role requires a vet confident in all routine general practice (GP) surgery.

The practice features ultrasound and K‑Laser facilities.

You will be part of a highly experienced team with multiple registered veterinary nurses and support colleagues, and a part‑time senior vet. A dedicated regional manager and a regional head vet provide clinical and managerial support.

Working hours and flexibility

The position offers flexible options: either a full‑time vet over four days, or two part‑time vets, with a single full day of sole charge. The role includes a 1:4 Saturday rotation, a 1:8 Wanstead Hospital Sunday rotation, 1–2 bank holidays per year, and inclusion in the last‑resort on‑call rotation.

Onboarding

During an initial induction period you will spend a day in hospital to meet the team and become familiar with the surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out consultations, thoroughly examine all pets presented and make management and treatment recommendations based on best practice, evidence, and GVG protocols.
• Perform GP surgery on cases as appropriate and within personal competence and limitations of overnight care.
• Maintain, prescribe and dispense all medications in accordance with medicines legislation and RCVS guidance.
• Record accurate and thorough clinical notes and ensure pets’ histories are comprehensive and useful to colleagues.
• Refer cases in a timely manner when unable to undertake a case, first to a GVG Hospital.
• Help maintain a respectful and collaborative team environment.

What we offer

The salary band for this position depends on prior experience and allows room for growth: £45,000 to £72,000 (full‑time equivalent based on 40 hours per week).

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro‑rated if part‑time)
• Generous relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Up to £2,000 CPD budget each year plus up to 5 days of paid CPD leave (pro‑rated if part‑time)
• Private medical healthcare insurance with Bupa
• Colleague introduction reward (for the introduction of vets and RVNs)
• 24‑hour employee assistance programme
• Medical cashback plan – refunds on routine medical costs such as dental care, physiotherapy, optician and chiropractic fees.
• Professional membership fees covered

About us

In 2022 we celebrated our 70th anniversary and now have 46 branches, three hospitals and our own nurse training college. We value all of our colleagues, and our forward‑looking approach means we have introduced a colleague forum to listen to peers, as well as monthly town hall meetings with the board of directors, real‑time updates and live Q&A polls to ensure we are making the right, collaborative decisions. All senior managers are mental‑health first aid trained and we offer wellness plans for all new starters.