Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; Maldon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pet care company in Maldon is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive team. Offering a competitive salary up to £100,000 and generous leave, you will work in a dynamic environment with clinical freedom for routine surgeries and consultations. Ideal candidates will have RCVS registration and a passion for animal welfare, with emphasis on teamwork and ongoing development opportunities. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Heybridge Basin while contributing to excellent veterinary care in the community.

Benefits

Generous CPD allowance

5.6 weeks holiday

Private health insurance

Cycle to work scheme

20% discount at Vets for Pets

Qualifications

• A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration.
• 3-4 years’ experience working in small animal practice in the UK.
• Confident in small animal routine surgeries and consults.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative veterinary team in a supportive environment.
• Handle a variety of surgical cases and consultations.
• Contribute to continuing education and personal development.

Skills

Clinical freedom

Excellent communication skills

Team player attitude

Passion for animal welfare

Education

RCVS registration

Veterinary degree

Job description

Maldon Veterinary Surgeon

Maldon Vets for Pets are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our team!

About us

Located within the pretty Heybridge basin, but within easy access to London, there are a multitude of outdoor and leisure activities on our doorstep. We have been serving the local community as the locally known Vets for 10 years!

Maldon enjoys excellent transport links, making it easy to commute or explore. The nearby towns of Chelmsford (20 minutes) and Witham (15 minutes) offer direct rail services into London Liverpool Street in under 45 minutes-ideal for those who want access to the capital without living in it. The A12 is close by, providing straightforward road access to London, Colchester, and the wider East of England. Stansted Airport is under an hour’s drive, offering convenience for both domestic and international travel.

Our fantastic team comprises 1 Practice Manager, 4 knowledgeable and friendly Nurses, 1 Student Nurse, 2 VCAs, 4 receptionists and 3 Veterinary Surgeons (Including 1 New Graduate Vet).

We work closely and in collaboration with a visiting certificate holder in small animal surgery (including orthopaedics) and can deal with a wide case load in practice. Clinical freedom within your case load is strongly supported, and we work together as a close-knit team. Regular clinical meetings and in-house CPD take place to ensure we are all working together to a high standard.

We also meet regularly outside of work socially on the buzzing Maldon high street.

Cases we handle

• Neutering
• Mass removals
• Dentistry
• Basic ophthalmic surgery
• Emergency surgery - such as pyometra, c section, foreign bodies, cystotomies
• Surgical and non-surgical wound management

We have in-house laboratory capabilities, and diagnostics, including ultrasound, digital x-ray and multiparameter monitoring.

We actively encourage all staff to develop their own areas of interest including support and funding to study further if so desired!

What we are looking for

• A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration
• Ideally you will have at least 3-4 years’ experience working in small animal practice in the UK
• You will be confident in small animal routine surgeries and consults
• You might have some experience having already worked in a Lead Veterinary role and keen to continue this level of work
• Candidates that are seeking a Clinical Lead or Senior position are strongly encouraged to apply
• Clinical freedom to execute best practice Veterinary care
• We would ideally appoint an applicant that can work 3-4 days per week (9am- 7pm)
• Weekend work would be 1:4 weekends on a rota basis
• Unparalleled support from our sister branch, Braintree Vets for Pets
• No OOHs and minimal bank holidays
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care
• Team player attitude with the ability to work independently

We can offer you

• An attractive salary of up to £100,000 (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
• A generous CPD allowance (Plus funding towards certificates)
• 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service!
• A generous extra days’ leave for your birthday
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Access to private health insurance
• A contributory pension scheme
• In-house career development opportunity
• Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
• Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care
• Cycle to work scheme
• 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
• Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes - Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or the company please contact Lizzie from our Talent Acquisition team via email; [e-mail] for an informal and confidential conversation.

Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!

Location

CM9 6TU

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!