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Fantastic opportunity for Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a growing practice

  • Location

    Southend-on-Sea

  • Sector:

    Veterinary Surgeon

  • Job type:

    Permanent Full-Time

  • Salary:

    Attractive salary starting from £60,000 p/a (FTE) - reflective of skills and experience

  • Contact:

    Holly Walsh

  • Contact email:

    info@recruit4vets.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01423 701321

  • Job ref:

    JN-052025-32253

  • Published:

    19 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-11-01

​An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join a dynamic and friendly team at a well-equipped, RCVS-accredited practice in Southend-on-Sea. The practice offers a unique blend of convenience and coastal charm, with excellent transport links and a vibrant local community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide exceptional care to small animals

  • Perform surgical procedures, with dentistry experience being advantageous

  • Work confidently and comfortably on your own case load

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with excellent surgical skills and a commitment to continuous professional development. A team player with a positive attitude, you will support your colleagues and contribute to a welcoming working environment.

The Hours:

  • The role is ideally full-time, with a 40-hour week and one in three Saturdays.

  • No out-of-hours work is required.

  • Part-time applicants will also be considered

Benefits:

  • Attractive salary starting from £60,000 p/a (FTE) - reflective of skills and experience

  • Generous CPD allowance and funding towards certificates

  • Initial holiday of 5.6 weeks, rising to 6.6 weeks after two years of service

  • An extra day's leave for your birthday

  • Private health insurance

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • In-house career development opportunities

  • Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)

  • Access to wellbeing support and pastoral care

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon seeking the next step in their career. The practice prides itself on providing gold-standard clinical care and maintaining a good work-life balance for its team. To apply for this position, please use the Job Reference Number provided.

Job Reference No: JN-052025-32253