Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon – Harlow, Essex

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