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Confident Small Animal Vet Opportunity to join a friendly team

  • Location

    Braintree

  • Sector:

    Veterinary Surgeon

  • Job type:

    Permanent Full-Time

  • Salary:

    Competitive salary of up to £65,000 p/a, negotiable depending on experience.

  • Contact:

    Holly Walsh

  • Contact email:

    info@recruit4vets.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01423 701321

  • Job ref:

    JN-052025-32206

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-06-06

​Our client is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly, experienced, and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon who is confident with routine consults and presentations and is looking to take on a new challenge.

About the Practice:

Located in a retail park in the market town of Braintree, Essex, this in-store practice offers a great balance between beautiful rolling countryside and city life. The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including an in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, and ultrasound, ensuring efficient and accurate diagnostics. They also operate a separate branch in nearby Maldon, ensuring consistent clinical governance and level of care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • The successful candidate will be exposed to a varied caseload, including opportunities to work up complex cases with the support of peri-paretic orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeons, as well as a cardiologist.

  • The practice offers 15-minute standard consults, extended for emergencies and certain presentations, and additional 'on the day' appointments to accommodate the 'unknowns' of practice.

Working Hours:

  • This role can be full-time or part-time, with a weekend rota of 1 in 4. Full-time includes working 4 days per week.

  • The practice is open to discussing other working patterns at the interview.

Salary and Benefits:

The practice offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 p/a, negotiable depending on experience. Additional benefits include:

  • Paid RCVS, BVA, and VDS memberships

  • Generous CPD allowance

  • Discounts across the Pets group

  • Exclusive discounts through multiple retailers as part of their Reward Hub

  • 5.6 weeks holiday per year, increasing to 6.6 weeks after 2 years of service

  • Visa sponsorship

This practice is committed to nurturing its team's potential and welcomes input to ensure they are doing things in the best way possible. If you are a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a supportive and rewarding environment, apply today.

Job Reference No: JN-052025-32206