Veterinary Surgeon - Southend

Purosearch Ltd.; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks’ annual leave

Wellbeing leave

£1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days paid CPD

Funded certificate opportunities

Private medical insurance & healthCash

Life assurance (3x salary)

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on vet services

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy 24-hour hospital on a fast-paced, supportive team.

You will be exposed to a diverse caseload including orthopaedics, complex surgeries and advanced diagnostics, with no out-of-hours shifts and a strong emphasis on clinical excellence. Set in the vibrant coastal town of Southend, you’ll enjoy living close to London while advancing your career in a well-equipped hospital that values collaboration, continued

Qualifications

• Confident in routine surgery, internal medicine & diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload in a fast-paced 24-hour hospital.
• Perform routine soft tissue surgeries and manage internal medicine cases.
• Conduct diagnostic imaging and support day/night teams.
• Collaborate with a large nursing team and mentor junior vets.

Skills

Routine surgery

Internal medicine

Diagnostic imaging

Leadership

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon | Southend-on-Sea | Up to £65,000 DOE | No OOHs | 4-Day Week

Looking for a practice that offers real clinical variety, career progression, and work-life balance? This is your opportunity to join a busy 24-hour veterinary hospital in Essex with a diverse caseload, including

orthopaedics, complex surgeries, and advanced diagnostics—all with no out-of-hours work!

Set in the vibrant coastal town of Southend, you’ll enjoy a rewarding role in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while living just a short journey from London.

Enjoy the best of both worlds; coastal living with city connectivity!

The Role:

Join a well-equipped 24-hour hospital where you’ll manage a varied caseload in a dynamic and supportive setting. Reliable all-rounder candidates with experience performing

routine soft tissue surgeries, managing internal medicine cases and performing diagnostic imaging are strongly encouraged to apply!

You’ll work closely with the day team, consisting of the

two owner vets, six additional vets and a large, experienced nursing team. Experience levels vary within the team, and there are equal opportunities to learn from advanced colleagues or support less experienced vets with their development.

There is a dedicated night team so there are no out-of-hours shifts!

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE
• 5 weeks’ annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Additional wellbeing leave
• £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days paid CPD leave
• Funded certificate opportunities
• Private medical insurance & health cash plan
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on veterinary services and products

About You

• Confident in routine surgery, internal medicine & diagnostic imaging
• Experienced in delivering high standards of patient and client care
• A strong team player with leadership and mentoring skills
• Passionate about contributing to a collaborative, forward-thinking practice

If you're searching for a Veterinary Surgeon role in Essex that combines clinical excellence, career growth, and lifestyle balance, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!