A well-established and recently refurbished veterinary practice in Essex is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join its friendly and experienced team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a vet with at least 2 years' clinical experience who enjoys a varied first-opinion caseload and would like the opportunity to work with exotic species.
Whether you already have experience with exotics or are keen to develop your skills through mentorship, this role offers the support and caseload to help you grow.
Based just outside Chelmsford, the practice combines the benefits of countryside living with excellent transport links into London, offering a fantastic work-life balance alongside genuine career progression.
Clinic Snapshot
- Recently refurbished modern practice
- Busy first-opinion small animal caseload
- Regular exotic animal caseload
- Modern diagnostic and surgical equipment
- Experienced team of Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs and support staff
- Collaborative and supportive clinical environment
- Excellent transport links to London
Clinical Focus
- Small Animal GP with exposure to exotic species
- Opportunity to develop exotic medicine and surgery
- Consultations, surgery and case work-ups
- Mentorship available for vets wanting to expand their exotic knowledge
- Strong emphasis on clinical development and teamwork
Working Pattern
- Full-time position
- 1 in 3 Saturdays
- Minimal on-call commitment
- Light Bank Holiday rota with time off in lieu
- Excellent work-life balance
Total Rewards
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Additional paid "Day for You"
- Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan
- £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days paid CPD leave
- Funded certificates and career development pathways
- RCVS, VDS & BVA memberships paid
- Relocation support & visa sponsorship available
- Sabbatical opportunities
- Cycle to Work & Season Ticket Loan schemes
- Staff discounts on products and services
What they're looking for
- MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon
- Minimum of 2 years' clinical experience Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care
- Interest in exotic medicine advantageous
- Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
- Keen to continue developing clinically
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
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