Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Grays; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their team in a modern clinic. The role involves delivering exceptional clinical care and mentoring staff, with a focus on maintaining high standards. Candidates should be compassionate and skilled in communication, as they will provide updates to clients and ensure the well-being of patients. This position offers various benefits including private medical insurance and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health cash plan

Life Assurance

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Clinical CPD funding

Support for Certificates of Sponsorship

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering exceptional care to patients and clients.
• Experience supporting nurse consults and understanding clinic performance.
• Ability to mentor and develop team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Provide clear updates to clients on patient conditions.
• Engage and develop your team to enhance skills.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Exceptional patient care

Client communication

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Are you an experienced and compassionate veterinary surgeon seeking a fulfilling opportunity in a modern, well-connected suburb of Essex? At Medivet Chafford Hundred, you’ll join a dedicated, friendly team delivering exceptional care to pets across a beautifully equipped clinic with in-house laboratory diagnostics, x-rays, ultrasound, and cat-friendly spaces.

You’ll be based in Chafford Hundred, a vibrant, commuter-friendly suburb of Grays in Thurrock, Essex, located about 18 miles east of central London and connected by a direct and busy rail link to the city. The area combines modern housing, green spaces, local amenities and excellent schools, making it a popular spot for families and professionals alike. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate proximity to the expansive Chafford Gorges Nature Park—a 200-acre former chalk quarry offering walking trails, wildlife habitats, and Sites of Special Scientific Interest under the care of Essex Wildlife Trust. The adjacent Lakeside Shopping Centre provides retail, dining, and entertainment options via a skybridge from Chafford Hundred railway station.

For anyone looking to further their veterinary career within a caring and professional culture in a green and well-connected commuter suburb, Medivet Chafford Hundred offers the ideal balance of excellent clinical facilities, teamwork, lifestyle benefits, and access to both urban conveniences and natural beauty.

If you’d like to discuss this opportunity further, please feel free to reach out, to Nabi on [e-mail] or call 07961 834919.

Key Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme,
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.
In this role you will:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.
• Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.
• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
• Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
• Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.