Veterinary Surgeon Small Animal Practice | Essex, England Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE | Full or Part Time | Certificate Support Available Advance Your Career in a Well-Equipped Hospital Environment An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving small animal practice in Essex. This role offers exposure to a diverse and interesting caseload within a large, supportive clinical team, making it ideal for a vet looking to further develop their medical and surgical skills while benefiting from excellent work-life balance. With advanced diagnostic facilities, 24/7 patient care provided by dedicated day and night teams, and strong support for further qualifications, this is an excellent opportunity for a clinician seeking long-term career progression. What You'll Be Doing Deliver high-quality first opinion veterinary care to a varied small animal caseload. Perform routine surgical procedures confidently and independently. Work up medical cases with a strong focus on diagnostics and internal medicine. Provide excellent client communication and customer service. Collaborate closely with a large, experienced team of vets, nurses and support staff. Participate in a shared weekend rota with limited out-of-hours commitments. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: MRCVS registration. At least 3 years' UK small animal veterinary experience. Strong internal medicine and diagnostic skills. Confidence with routine surgical procedures. Ability to undertake occasional sole charge. Excellent communication and client care skills. A collaborative and positive approach to team working. Facilities & Clinical Support This purpose-built practice is equipped with: Dedicated operating theatres. Digital radiography. Ultrasound. In-house laboratory. Endoscopy suite. CT scanner. Dedicated day and night teams providing 24/7 inpatient care. Team 13 Veterinary Surgeons, including cert holders 12 RVNS 10 Student Nurses 10 Receptionist The practice actively supports professional development and encourages vets wishing to pursue certificates and advanced clinical interests. Hours & Rota Full-time position across 4 weekdays. 1 in 6 full weekends. 1 in 6 Saturdays only. Part-time applications also considered. Benefits Salary up to £80,000 DOE. Certificate funding and support available. Generous CPD allowance. Paid RCVS, BVA and VDS memberships. Contributory pension scheme. Access to exclusive colleague discounts and rewards. Excellent career progression opportunities. Flexible full-time or part-time working options. Ready for Your Next Veterinary Role? Join a progressive and well-equipped practice where you'll have the opportunity to manage a varied caseload, develop your clinical interests, and work alongside a highly experienced veterinary team. Apply now or contact me for more details stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com and 01392 793069