Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Harlow Start your career at a thriving, independent small animal practice with exciting growth and renovations underway Work in a supportive, collaborative team of 6 Vets, 14 Nurses, VCAs and Receptionists who value your input Enjoy modern, expanding facilities, including new consult rooms, separate cat & dog waiting areas, and 24/7 nurse cover Take on varied caseloads from routine consults to complex surgeries, with access to visiting specialists, CPD support, and certificate opportunities to keep developing your skills Benefit from a flexible rota, great work–life balance and generous starting salary of £35,000 DOE Are you a New Graduate Vet looking to start your career at a friendly, supportive team in a growing and forward-thinking independent practice? Our client, a thriving small animal practice situated on the Hertfordshire/Essex border, is expanding and on the lookout for a motivated Veterinary Surgeon to become a part of their passionate and dedicated team. With a main hospital based in a bustling West Essex town and a nearby branch surgery set for expansion, this is an exciting time to join. You’ll be working alongside a collaborative team of 6 Vets, 14 Nurses, 4 Veterinary Care Assistants and 5 Receptionists, in an environment where your input is valued and ideas are always welcome. The practice offers high-quality care ranging from routine consultations to complex surgeries, and they pride themselves on delivering exceptional patient care while fostering a genuinely positive workplace culture. Peripatetic specialists regularly visit the practice, offering appointments and advice, and there’s always opportunity to learn and grow. The main site is currently undergoing significant renovations designed to enhance both patient and team experience, including the addition of separate cat and dog waiting areas, new consult rooms, an isolation ward and more. The facilities are well-equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, an in-house lab and everything else you'd expect from a modern practice. A nurse is on-site 24/7 to handle out-of-hours calls, meaning Vets are only called in when needed, with the rota involving one weeknight on-call and one in every 4–5 weekends. If you’re ready to be part of an exciting new chapter and think this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you and tell you more! The Rota: Flexible scheduling (Full-time and part-time positions available) Full-time rota: 4 or 5 days, 9am – 7pm 1 night a week on-call (off-site unless needed) 1 in 4/5 weekends, Saturday consults 9am – 1pm then on-call until Monday (off-site unless needed) The Package: A superb starting salary of up to £35,000 DOE Generous annual leave Professional fees paid CPD and certificate support Mentorship opportunities from highly experienced colleagues Access to continuing education and training A positive and collaborative work culture paying special attention to mental health For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on or email to To view all our vacancies, please visit And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply. Ref no: JOB-55537