Permanent Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Romford, Essex
Type: Small Animal
Location: Between Romford and Ilford in Essex
Practice Type: Part of a group
About the Practice:
- This well-established Small Animal Primary Care Practice is located in Essex, just a two-minute walk from local train stations. The practice operates across two dedicated buildings—one for hospital care and another for consultations, featuring separate cat and dog waiting areas and consult rooms.
- This practice is accredited under the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Practice Standards Scheme and is a registered Training Practice (TP) for veterinary nurse education. The practice also holds Silver Accreditation as a Cat-Friendly Clinic.
- The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including:
- A large in-house laboratory
- Direct digital X-rays
- Dental X-rays and a dedicated dental suite
- An ultrasound suite
Team:
- Access to visiting orthopedic and cardiology specialists
- The team boasts a diverse range of expertise, spanning anesthesia, emergency medicine, soft tissue surgery, animal behavior, patient care, rehabilitation, and nutrition.
- Additionally, two nurses hold ECC certificates, further strengthening the team’s capabilities.
The Role: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established veterinary team in Essex.
Hours:
- This permanent, full-time position offers a structured 40-hour workweek over five days
- With a 1:3 Saturday rotation (8:30 AM - 12:30 PM) and time off in lieu.
- In particular, no out-of-hours work is required.
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and a passion for mentoring and quality improvement. This role is well-suited to individuals looking to develop their leadership capabilities, possessing strong problem-solving abilities and experience in leading a practice team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering high-quality clinical care to patients.
- Leading the veterinary team and ensuring outstanding patient and client service.
- Contributing to the financial success and operational efficiency of the practice.
- Upholding the practice’s commitment to compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.
- This is a progressive and client-focused practice that places a strong emphasis on continuous investment in both its facilities and team.
- The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive work environment with a strong focus on professional development.
Support:
- Regular team meetings and modern communication tools facilitate efficient information sharing, ensuring a smooth workflow across the practice.
- Commitment to Wellbeing
- The group, this practice is dedicated to supporting the physical and mental well-being of all its associates. The practice has a team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across various locations, alongside access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme for additional support.
- This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated veterinary professional seeking career progression within a dynamic and forward-thinking practice.
- Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and become part of a team that prioritises excellence in veterinary care.
Benefits Package: This role offers an excellent range of benefits, including:
- 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays, in addition to a day off for your birthday.
- Payment of RCVS and VDS fees.
- Funded external CPD opportunities.
- Access to an extensive free online CPD program.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Staff discount schemes.
- Life assurance.
- Enhanced sickness pay and equal family leave policies.
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme.
- Recruitment referral reward scheme.
- A comprehensive wellness program, including:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
Ref: JN -022025-32561
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