Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Castle Point; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Counselling and wellbeing support

Life Assurance 3 x salary

5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays

Day for You

Job summary

Medivet in Benfleet is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our busy practice with a supportive team and varied caseload, offering excellent surgical opportunities. We’re looking for a qualified MRCVS with around 5 years plus experience and strong surgical skills; laparoscopic spays would be a bonus and we’ll help you develop this skill.

The role includes a 1:3 Saturday rotation, Bank Holiday and on-call duties shared within our network, with good work‑life balance and easy

Qualifications

• Qualified MRCVS with current registration
• Strong surgical skills with focus on clinical excellence
• Laparoscopic spays would be a bonus and training supported

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Surgical skills

Laparoscopic basics

Team player

Education

MRCVS

Job description

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for your next opportunity in a busy practice, with a great team, varied caseload and excellent surgical opportunities?

We’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with around 5 years plus experience to join our established team in Benfleet.

We’re particularly keen to hear from vets with strong surgical skills. Experience with laparoscopic spays would be a fantastic bonus, but if you’re keen to learn, we’re happy to support you in developing this skill.

About the Practice

We’re a busy practice with a good clinical caseload and a friendly, supportive team. You’ll work alongside a team of other Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs, VCAs and CCAs.

We have a varied caseload, giving you plenty of opportunity to utilise and develop your clinical and surgical skills.

Working Pattern and OOH

The role includes a 1:3 Saturday rotation, as well as Bank Holiday and on-call responsibilities shared with our nearby 24-hour practice.

The on-call and Bank Holiday commitment is not frequent, as this is shared across the wider network, giving you a good balance between work and home life.

Location

Our practice is based in Benfleet, a lovely town with excellent transport links and a great local community.

There are good train links to London and easy access by road, making this a great option for those wanting to work outside London while still having the capital within easy reach.

For those who enjoy getting outdoors, the practice is also close to the Thames Estuary, offering lovely opportunities for coastal walks and sea views right on your doorstep. It’s a great location for enjoying a good work‑life balance, with countryside, waterways and walking routes nearby.

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys surgery, likes working as part of a supportive team and is looking for a practice where you can continue to develop, we’d 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