At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional veterinary care with a focus on ophthalmology in a supportive team.
- Company: Dynamic 24-hour RCVS-accredited small animal hospital in picturesque Essex.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, generous holiday, private health insurance, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible part-time options available; minimal on-call duties.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant team committed to clinical excellence and enjoy a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experienced vet with an ophthalmology bias or strong all-round skills.
The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 £ per year.
Are you a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Located in picturesque Essex, just 30 minutes by train from London and within easy reach of Southend and Stansted airports, this role offers the perfect blend of professional growth and work-life balance.
Join a thriving 24-hour RCVS-accredited small animal hospital, where a large team of 14 vets, including surgical and medical certificate holders, awaits. Many of the vets are currently pursuing advanced certificates in surgery, orthopaedics, cardiology, exotics, and medicine. The highly skilled nursing team boasts many Schedule 3 and imaging-trained professionals, alongside several with post-graduate certificates.
The state-of-the-art, purpose-built facilities include a CT scanner, and we’ve recently expanded our services to offer MRI, Hydrotherapy, Physiotherapy, and rehabilitation. My client provides gold-standard inpatient care, along with first opinion small animal services and outpatient services such as emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, CT/MRI imaging, hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, and laser therapy.
The ideal candidate is an experienced vet with an ophthalmology bias or good all-rounder, who thrives in a vibrant, forward-thinking environment and is committed to clinical excellence.
Enjoy a great work-life balance with a 4-day week and 1 in 4 weekends. The role involves a 40-hour rota with no out-of-hours duties and a minimal on-call rota (about 3-4 times a year). Part-time applicants are also welcome, provided they can work 1 in 4 weekends.
- An attractive salary of up to £70,000 (dependent on experience/full-time equivalent)
- A generous CPD allowance (plus funding towards certificates)
- 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service
- Access to private health insurance
- A contributory pension scheme
- In-house career development opportunities
- Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
- Accredited sponsorship for Tier 2 (General) visas
- Access to the reward hub, including wellbeing support and pastoral care
- Cycle to work scheme
Take the next step in your veterinary career and join a team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth.
Night Veterinary Surgeon - Part Time/Full Time in Essex employer: Vetted Recruitment Limited - The Clinical Recruiter
Join a leading veterinary practice in picturesque Essex, where you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment dedicated to clinical excellence. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to professional development, including generous CPD allowances and in-house career growth opportunities, this role offers an attractive work-life balance and the chance to be part of a vibrant team of skilled professionals. Enjoy the benefits of a competitive salary, private health insurance, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, making this an exceptional place to advance your veterinary career.
Contact Details:
Vetted Recruitment Limited - The Clinical Recruiter Recruitment Team
