Our client is looking for a confident and adaptable Veterinary Surgeon to join their established hospital in Basildon, offering a varied caseload, a supportive team and a strong focus on work-life balance.
The Role
This is an opportunity to manage a diverse small animal caseload while delivering high-quality patient and client care.
You’ll be confident making clinical decisions and discussing treatment options with clients, tailoring recommendations to the needs of each pet and the circumstances of their owner.
The team encourages collaboration, case discussion and continuous learning, providing an environment where you can share knowledge, develop your clinical skills and make a genuine difference to the local community.
The Hospital
The modern, well-equipped hospital offers a collaborative working environment with an experienced veterinary team and a wide range of clinical interests.
Facilities include:
- Separate dog and cat kennelling
- In-house radiography
- Ultrasound
- Endoscopy
- Piped gases
- Extensive orthopaedic equipment
The team places a strong emphasis on shared learning, clinical collaboration and maintaining a positive working environment.
What They're Looking For
- A qualified Veterinary Surgeon
- Confidence managing a varied clinical caseload
- Sound clinical decision-making skills
- Strong communication and client relationship skills
- A collaborative approach to teamwork
- A commitment to high standards of patient care and animal welfare
- Someone who enjoys learning and sharing clinical knowledge
Working Pattern
- 37.5 hours per week
- Full-time, permanent position
- Part-time applications considered
- Approximately 9 weekends per year
- Stand-down time provided during shifts
- Additional payment for weekend cover
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
Total Rewards
- Salary of £49,169 – £63,962 including allowances
- 5 days CPD + £1,000 annual development allowance
- Full RCVS fees paid where applicable
- Extensive internal CPD opportunities
- Discounts for BSAVA Congress and London Vet Show
- 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays
- Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
- Three additional paid special days off annually
- Pension contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%
- Life assurance at 4x annual salary
- Private medical cover and 24/7 wellbeing support
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts
- 10% Pet Insurance discount
- Access to staff veterinary services
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+44 7949 982629
