Job Description:

Veterinary Surgeon – Harlow, Essex
Salary: £45,000 – £65,000 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 £45,000 – £65,000, 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.