Small Animal Vet - Basildon

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon – Basildon

This is an opportunity to join a 24-hour RCVS-accredited Small Animal Practice in Basildon, with excellent transport links and a well-established multidisciplinary team. The role offers a varied caseload, modern diagnostic facilities and the chance to work in a supportive environment that values clinical development. If you are seeking a part-time position with balance and professional scope, this role merits close consideration.

Key Details

- Role: Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

- Location: Basildon, Essex

- Working Pattern: Part-time, 2 to 3 days per week

- Weekends: 1 in 4

- OOH: None

- On-call: Minimal on-call rota, around 3 to 4 times per year

- Salary: Up to £60,000 FTE, depending on experience

Why You'll Love This Role

You will join a busy Small Animal Practice with a broad and interesting caseload, supported by a sizeable clinical team and modern imaging capability. The part-time pattern, absence of routine out-of-hours work and access to certificate support provide a strong combination of clinical opportunity and work-life balance. They can also consider an exotic bias or ophthalmology bias veterinary surgeon so please reach out should this be an interest of yours!

About the Role

This position is suited to an experienced all-round Veterinary Surgeon who is confident working in a vibrant, forward-thinking setting. The practice is also open to candidates with an exotic bias or ophthalmology bias.

You should ideally have experience within a UK veterinary practice and a good understanding of UK veterinary regulations and client care expectations. The role is designed for a Veterinary Surgeon who values clinical excellence and collaborative working.

About the Practice

The practice is a 24-hour RCVS-accredited Small Animal Practice with purpose-built facilities and a CT scanner. Services have recently expanded to include MRI, hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

The team includes 14 vets with surgical, exotic and medical certificate holders, with several colleagues currently working towards certificates in surgery, orthopaedics, cardiology and medicine. Nursing support is extensive, with Schedule 3 and imaging-trained nurses, alongside Hydrotherapists, Physiotherapists and Client Care Advisers.

Working in Basildon

Basildon sits in Essex with direct transport links to London, Southend and Stansted Airport, which makes it practical for both commuting and wider travel. It is also within easy reach of the coast, giving you access to a broader mix of urban and seaside living. For Veterinary Surgeons looking for a location with strong connectivity and a workable commute, it is well placed.

Benefits

- Generous CPD allowance, including funding towards certificates.

- Supportive management structure.

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

- Private health insurance.

- Contributory pension scheme.

- In-house career development opportunity.

- Paid membership fees for RCVS, BVA and VDS.

- Sponsorship available for suitable applicants requiring a Tier 2 (General) visa.

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

- Cycle to work scheme.

- 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of caseload can I expect?

You will work within first opinion small animal services alongside outpatient work. The practice also provides emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, CT and MRI imaging, hydrotherapy, physiotherapy and laser therapy.

Is there any out-of-hours work?

No routine out-of-hours work is required. There is a minimal on-call rota, approximately 3 to 4 times per year.

What experience is required?

The practice is seeking an experienced all-round Veterinary Surgeon. Experience within a UK veterinary practice and a good understanding of UK veterinary regulations and client care expectations are preferred.

What support will be available?

You will be part of a large multidisciplinary team, including certificate holders, skilled nurses, hydrotherapists, physiotherapists and client care advisers. The practice also offers a supportive management structure and in-house career development opportunity.

Are exotic or ophthalmology interests considered?

Yes. The practice can also consider a Veterinary Surgeon with an exotic bias or an ophthalmology bias.

If this opportunity matches your skills and career goals, please apply or enquire for further information.

Job Reference No: JN-35982