Veterinary Surgeon

purovets; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Local gym membership

Fees covered: RCVS, VDS, BSAVA

Job summary

Vet Things East Essex Coast is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our small animal practice on the beautiful Essex coast. We offer a four-day week, options for full-time or part-time (2–3 days), and no out-of-hours work.

Salary £40,000-£70,000 DOE, with 1 in 4 Saturday mornings and five weeks’ leave pro rata. You will manage cases from start to finish, work with a supportive team, and have opportunities to develop clinical interests while benefiting from the wider Vet Things

Qualifications

• RCVS registration is required.
• Compassionate approach to patient and client care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive and collaborative teamwork.
• Enthusiasm for developing clinical interests and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality general practice care from start to finish.
• Collaborate with the wider clinical team to maintain excellent patient standards.

Skills

RCVS registered

Compassionate patient care

Excellent communication

Team player

Develop clinical interests

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - East Essex Coast

Salary: £40,000-£70,000 DOE
Full-time or Part-time | 4-day week | 1 in 4 Saturdays

Join a friendly small animal practice on the beautiful Essex coast, offering modern facilities, a supportive team, and the opportunity to develop your clinical interests.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a compassionate and enthusiastic Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our established practice and become part of the wider Vet Things community. We are proud to combine the benefits of a close-knit local team with the support, collaboration, and shared expertise that come from being part of a larger veterinary network.

This role would suit a vet looking for a positive working environment where they can deliver excellent patient and client care, develop their clinical interests, and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.

The Opportunity

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will provide high-quality general practice care, managing cases from start to finish and working collaboratively with the wider clinical team to maintain excellent standards of patient care.

There will be opportunities to develop individual clinical interests while benefiting from the experience and support of an established team and the wider Vet Things community.

We place a strong emphasis on continuity of care, excellent client communication, and creating a working environment where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to grow professionally.

The Ideal Candidate

• A qualified Veterinary Surgeon registered with the RCVS.
• A compassionate approach to patient and client care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and collaborative approach to teamwork.
• An enthusiasm for developing clinical interests and continued professional development.
• Someone who will enjoy becoming part of a friendly and supportive team.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary £40,000-£70,000 DOE.
• Four-day working week.
• Part-time hours considered (2-3 days per week).
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings.
• No out-of-hours work or emergency on-call.
• Five weeks' annual leave (pro rata).
• CPD allowance and certificate support.
• RCVS, VDS and BSAVA fees covered.
• Local gym membership.
• Support and collaboration through the wider Vet Things community.