Salary: £45,(Apply online only) – £65,(Apply online only) DOE
Our client, a thriving independent small animal practice in Harlow, is looking to welcome an enthusiastic and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to their friendly and supportive team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident vet with at least two years of post-qualification experience who enjoys a varied caseload, is comfortable with routine surgical procedures including neutering, and is happy undertaking occasional sole charge responsibilities. The successful candidate will be passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and keen to become part of a collaborative, close-knit team.
The Role
Full-time Veterinary Surgeon position
Salary between £45,(Apply online only) – £65,(Apply online only), depending on experience
Confident with routine surgical procedures, including neutering
Comfortable with occasional sole charge
One night of inpatient-only on-call on a shared rota (the practice is not a 24-hour hospital)
Weekend rota of 1 in 4 Saturdays and 1 in 8 Sundays (6-hour shifts), with time off in lieu provided
The Practice
You'll be joining a well-established, independent practice with an exceptional team culture, working alongside:
8 Veterinary Surgeons
11 Registered Veterinary Nurses
12 dedicated support staff
The practice is purpose-built and extremely well-equipped, offering everything needed to provide outstanding clinical care, including:
Two dog wards and a separate spacious cat ward
Separate dog and cat preparation areas
Two operating theatres with recovery CASCO kennels
Dedicated dental suite with dental x-ray installation underway
Digital x-ray
Ultrasound
Endoscopy
In-house laboratory
Separate sterilisation room
Eight consulting rooms, including a dedicated, peaceful end-of-life consultation room
And much more
What's on Offer
As well as joining a genuinely supportive and friendly team, you'll benefit from:
Gym membership after three months
Paid parking with access to over 700 spaces
Generous CPD allowance with full support for certificates
Dedicated CPD days
RCVS and VDS fees fully paid
The opportunity to work within a genuinely independent practice where the owners remain actively involved in the day-to-day running of the business
About You
To be considered, you will:
Be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon with at least two years' post-qualification experience
Be confident with routine surgeries and consultations
Thrive in a team environment while being capable of working independently when required
Have a proactive, positive approach and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding veterinary care
Please note: Unfortunately, our client is unable to consider new graduates, consult-only or surgery-only Veterinary Surgeons, or candidates requiring visa sponsorship for this position.
If you're looking to join a progressive independent practice with an excellent reputation, outstanding facilities, and a fantastic team culture, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£45000.00 - £65000.00 per year