At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide exceptional veterinary care and support across multiple practices.
- Company: Mercer & Hughes Veterinary Surgeons, a trusted name in Essex for over 40 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £50,000, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for advanced training and exposure to varied cases.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in pets' lives while gaining diverse clinical experience.
- Qualifications: Minimum 2 years’ small animal experience and confidence in routine surgery.
The predicted salary is between 45113 - 55138 £ per year.
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Mercer & Hughes Veterinary Surgeons in Saffron Walden. With over 40 years of heritage and a trusted reputation across Essex, we combine high-quality veterinary care with strong community relationships and a supportive team environment. You'll be joining a well-established practice where colleagues are encouraged to develop, collaborate and deliver outstanding care to pets and their owners.
As part of Kin Vet Community, a small collective of like-minded community veterinary practices, we benefit from the support, shared expertise and collaborative approach that comes from working alongside teams who share our commitment to exceptional veterinary care. Whilst every practice retains its own culture, leadership and way of working, being part of Kin Vet creates greater opportunities to learn from one another, invest in our people and facilities, and continue evolving the services we provide to pets and their owners.
Mercer & Hughes are looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon with 2+ years’ small animal experience to join our team in an exciting floating role supporting our practices across Essex. Based from Saffron Walden Veterinary Hospital, you’ll provide additional clinical support across our branch practices, offering variety, independence and the opportunity to work across both first opinion and hospital environments.
- Providing holiday and clinical support across Mercer & Hughes practices
- Performing routine surgery
- Working hospital shifts alongside experienced clinicians
- Supporting hospital inpatients and more complex cases
- Participating in a weekend rota
Travel between sites forms part of the role, creating a varied working week with exposure to different teams, cases and facilities.
Clinical Development Opportunities:
- Endoscopy
- Advanced ultrasound
- Complex medical cases
- Orthopaedics
- Hospital inpatients
- Emergency and critical care
Our team already has strong surgical expertise, so a vet with an interest in medicine would complement the team particularly well.
- Has a minimum of 2 years’ UK small animal experience
- Confident with routine surgery and consulting
- Flexible, adaptable and happy travelling between practices
- Respectful and supportive of nursing colleagues
- Full-time preferred (part-time considered) ~1 in 6 weekends ~1 in 6 Saturday mornings
- New graduates are not suitable for this role
Exposure to hospital-level equipment and varied caseloads. Excellent opportunities for professional development.
For more information or an informal chat please contact Louise.
Locations
Veterinary Surgeon to £50,000k PA DOE in Essex, Saffron Walden employer: Mercer & Hughes Veterinary Surgeons
Mercer & Hughes Veterinary Surgeons is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Saffron Walden. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a generous CPD budget and the opportunity to work across various practices, enhancing their clinical skills while being part of a dedicated team. The practice's rich heritage and community focus create a fulfilling atmosphere for veterinary professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
Contact Details:
Mercer & Hughes Veterinary Surgeons Recruitment Team
