Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Canvey Island; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Relocation support

Visa sponsorship

CPD allowance + paid leave

Cycle to Work

Season Ticket loans

Discounts on Medivet services

Job summary

Medivet in Canvey Island is seeking a qualified GP Vet with 2–3 years of experience to join a friendly, experienced team. You will manage a varied caseload across consultations, surgery and diagnostics, while developing your skills with the support of a strong network.

You’ll work in a well-equipped practice featuring digital X-ray, ultrasound, laparoscopy and endoscopy, with a 4-day week and a shared weekend rota. Relocation and visa support available.

Qualifications

• Qualified MRCVS with 2–3 years of clinical experience.
• Interest in a varied GP caseload including consultations, surgery and diagnostics.
• Strong teamwork and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care in consults and surgery.
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team.
• Share skills and contribute to Medivet communities’ development.

Skills

GP Vet

Consultations

Surgery

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Education

MRCVS

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Laparoscopy

Endoscopy

Laser

Job description

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon with at least 2-3 years’ experience looking for a well-established practice where you can enjoy a varied caseload while continuing to develop your skills?

We are looking for an enthusiastic GP Vet to join our friendly and experienced team in Canvey Island. This role would suit a vet who enjoys a good mix of consultations, surgery and diagnostics, and who is keen to build on their existing skills.

A great place to develop

We actively support our vets to continue learning and progressing. There is the opportunity to work towards a certificate, with support for further clinical development. You will also have the opportunity to develop your surgical skills, including learning laparoscopic spays, alongside gaining experience with a broad range of diagnostic procedures.

Excellent facilities

Our well-established clinic has excellent facilities, including:

• Digital X-ray
• Ultrasound
• Laparoscopy
• Endoscopy
• Laser
• Separate dog, cat and exotic wards
• Sterile theatre
• Spacious consulting rooms
• Large preparation room

You will be supported by a strong and experienced team of Vets, RVNs, SVNs, VCAs and CCAs, creating a collaborative environment where you can ask questions, share knowledge and continue to develop.

A rota designed for work-life balance

We offer a 4-day working week, with a 1:6 full weekend rota. There is also a shared responsibility for out-of-hours on-call and Bank Holiday cover, which is provided through our 24-hour practice in Southend. As this is shared across the wider network, these shifts are rarely required, giving you a good balance between providing excellent patient care and enjoying your time away from work.

Life in Canvey Island

Canvey Island offers a great balance between work and life outside the practice. There are good transport links into London, making it an accessible location for those who want to enjoy everything London has to offer without living in the city.

Closer to home, the practice is near the seawall, perfect for a walk and some fresh air after work, with the surrounding marshes and downs providing plenty of opportunities to get outdoors.

If you are looking for a practice where you can enjoy a varied GP caseload, excellent facilities, supportive colleagues and genuine opportunities to develop your clinical skills, we would love to hear from you.

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available

Lifestyle

• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development