Veterinary Surgeon — 4-Day Week, CPD & Autonomy

Prospect Health; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Certificate support

Central CPD access

ISFM membership

RCVS Knowledge Library subscription

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Pet care discount

Job summary

Prospect Health is recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon for an independent small animal practice in the Southend-on-Sea area. The role offers four-day weeks, a varied caseload and a collaborative team focused on high-quality, compassionate care.

You will develop clinical interests within a supportive environment that values staff input and continuous professional development. Relocation support is available where needed.

Qualifications

• Ideally at least one year of experience in small animal general practice.
• Confident with routine surgical procedures.
• A genuine commitment to high standards of patient and client care.
• Good communication skills and a calm, approachable manner.
• Enjoyment of collaborative working and sharing clinical knowledge.
• An interest in developing your skills and contributing to the wider practice team.
• The practice supports ongoing development toward certificates; non-clinical development is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Involved in a varied first-opinion caseload and develop your clinical interests.
• Team values knowledge sharing and case discussion.
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and influence how the practice operates.
• Regular team meetings to suggest improvements and shape future developments.
• Out-of-hours and overnight inpatient care are provided by a local 24-hour veterinary hospital.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Calm, approachable demeanor

Willingness to share knowledge

Job description

Prospect Health is recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon for an independent small animal practice in the Southend-on-Sea area. The role offers four-day weeks, a varied caseload and a collaborative team focused on high-quality, compassionate care.

You will develop clinical interests within a supportive environment that values staff input and continuous professional development. Relocation support is available where needed.