Veterinary Surgeon

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 positionSalary between £45,000 – £65,000, depending on experienceConfident with routine surgical procedures, including neuteringComfortable with occasional sole chargeOne 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 Surgeons11 Registered Veterinary Nurses12 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 wardSeparate dog and cat preparation areasTwo operating theatres with recovery CASCO kennelsDedicated dental suite with dental x-ray installation underwayDigital x-rayUltrasoundEndoscopyIn-house laboratorySeparate sterilisation roomEight consulting rooms, including a dedicated, peaceful end-of-life consultation roomAnd much more

What's on Offer

As well as joining a genuinely supportive and friendly team, you'll benefit from:

Gym membership after three monthsPaid parking with access to over 700 spacesGenerous CPD allowance with full support for certificatesDedicated CPD daysRCVS and VDS fees fully paidThe 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 experienceBe confident with routine surgeries and consultationsThrive in a team environment while being capable of working independently when requiredHave 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.