Small Animal Vet - Southend on Sea

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – Southend-on-Sea

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and vibrant Small Animal Practice in Southend-on-Sea. This well-equipped, RCVS-accredited surgery offers a supportive environment, a varied caseload and the chance to work alongside an experienced clinical team. Candidates who are looking for a role with strong surgical focus, modern equipment and a good work-life balance should read on.

Key Details

- Position: Permanent Veterinary Surgeon.

- Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

- Working Pattern: Full-time.

- Hours: 40 hours per week.

- Working Hours: 9 am to 7:30 pm.

- Weekends: Saturdays included.

- OOH: No out-of-hours.

- Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of UK experience.

- Clinical Focus: Small animal care.

- Surgical Focus: Strong surgical skills required.

- Dentistry: Dentistry experience would be advantageous.

- Team Environment: Friendly and experienced team.

- Salary: They are offering an attractive salary from £60,000 to £90,000, depending on experience and full-time equivalent.

Why You'll Love This Role

This role offers the opportunity to take the next step in your career within a welcoming practice that values gold standard clinical care and work-life balance. You will also benefit from support for continued development, including CPD funding towards certificates.

About the Role

You will be joining an experienced team in a busy Small Animal Practice where confidence with lone working and managing your own caseload is essential. The role will suit a Veterinary Surgeon who is comfortable taking responsibility for day-to-day clinical work and delivering high standards of care.

There is a strong emphasis on surgical work, and dentistry experience would be an advantage. The practice is looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a clear commitment to ongoing professional development.

About the Practice

The practice is RCVS-accredited and based inside Pets at Home at Airport Business Park on Rochford Road. It is equipped with a brand-new ultrasound machine with four probes, an endoscope, an in-house laboratory, X-ray facilities and dental equipment.

You will be joining a team that includes 1 Veterinary Surgeon, 1 Head Registered Vet Nurse, 2 Registered Vet Nurses, 4 Client Care Advisors and 1 Practice Manager. The wider client description also highlights a team of 8, with opportunities for collaboration and learning in a practice that supports CPD and professional interests.

Working in Southend on Sea

Southend on Sea offers a practical location for veterinary professionals who want good transport links and access to the coast. There is a direct train to London in under an hour, which may suit commuters, while the local area provides a balance of seaside surroundings, parks and a busy town centre. The location is well placed for candidates who want convenience alongside a more relaxed day-to-day setting.

Benefits

- Attractive salary from £60,000 to £90,000, dependent on experience and full-time equivalent.

- Generous CPD allowance, with funding towards certificates.

- 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service.

- Extra day’s leave for your birthday.

- Private health insurance.

- Contributory pension scheme.

- In-house career development opportunity.

- Paid membership fees for RCVS, BVA and VDS.

- Access to the reward hub, including wellbeing support and pastoral care.

- Cycle to work scheme.

- Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes, including Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience is required for this Veterinary Surgeon role?

The practice is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 2 years' UK experience. You should also be confident with lone working and managing your own caseload.

Is this a Small Animal Practice role?

Yes. The role is for a Veterinary Surgeon in a Small Animal Practice focused on small animal care.

Is there any out-of-hours work?

No. The role includes no out-of-hours.

What facilities does the practice offer?

The practice has a brand-new ultrasound machine with four probes, an endoscope, an in-house laboratory, X-ray facilities, and dental equipment.

What kind of clinical work will I be doing?

The role places a strong emphasis on surgical work, and dentistry experience would be advantageous. You will also be responsible for managing your own caseload.

If you are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon seeking a supportive Small Animal Practice with modern facilities and strong development opportunities, please apply for further consideration.

Job Reference No: JN-35981