Veterinary Surgeon

purovets; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

CPD support

RCVS Library

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Purovets in Essex is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join an independent small animal practice where clinical freedom and collaboration are valued.

The role offers a four-day week (approximately 38 hours), with 1 in 4 Saturdays and no OOH or bank holidays. Salary ranges £50,000–£70,000 DOE, with relocation support and a strong commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care in a friendly, collaborative small animal practice.
• Comfortable with routine surgery and patient communication.
• Support ongoing professional development and certificates.

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Essex

Salary £50,000-£70,000 DOE | Independent Practice | 4-Day Week | No OOH

Are you looking for a practice that values your clinical freedom and your opinion?

An opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, supportive and genuinely independent small animal practice in Essex.

The practice is looking to welcome another vet to its established team, offering the opportunity to work in an environment where clinical collaboration, professional development and compassionate patient care are at the forefront of everything they do.

About the Practice

As an independent, family owned practice, the team enjoys the freedom to make its own decisions, from choosing suppliers and medicines to investing in equipment and shaping the way the practice develops.

Everyone has a genuine opportunity to influence the direction of the practice, with regular team meetings providing a platform to share ideas and contribute to improvements.

You’ll be joining a close-knit team consisting of experienced Veterinary Surgeons, five RVNs, three receptionists and a Practice Administrator.

The veterinary team has a varied range of clinical interests, including internal medicine, dermatology, diagnostic ultrasound, ophthalmology, surgery and exotics, with certificate holders in ophthalmology and exotics.

Collaboration is a key part of the practice culture. The team enjoys sharing knowledge, discussing cases and supporting one another, whether that’s seeking a second opinion, reviewing diagnostic results or talking through treatment options.

The Role

The practice is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with ideally at least one year’s experience in general practice who is comfortable with routine surgery.

More important than the number of years on your CV is your approach to patient care, communication and teamwork. You’ll need to genuinely care about your patients and clients, communicate openly and calmly, and enjoy working collaboratively.

The practice is keen to support your ongoing professional development, whether you’d like to develop your general practice skills, pursue a particular clinical interest or work towards a certificate.

Non-clinical CPD and training are also encouraged, with opportunities to develop in areas such as communication, leadership and wellbeing.

Working Hours

The usual full-time working pattern includes:

• Four-day working week, approximately 38 hours.
• 1 in 4 Saturdays, 9am-4pm.
• No OOH's or Bank holidays.
• No overnight inpatient responsibility.
• Time built into your schedule for admin.

Out-of-hours services are provided by a local 24-hour veterinary hospital, which also takes care of any patients requiring overnight hospitalisation.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £50,000-£70,000, depending on experience.
• 6 weeks' holiday, including bank holidays.
• Relocation package available.
• CPD actively encouraged and supported, including support towards certificates.
• RCVS Knowledge Library subscription.
• private health insurance.
• Life insurance at three times your salary.

Location

The practice is based in Essex, within reach of the countryside and coastline, with convenient transport links into London.

If you’re looking for an independent practice where you can enjoy clinical freedom, contribute ideas, develop your clinical interests and work alongside a supportive team, this could be an excellent opportunity.