Exciting opportunity for veterinary surgeon to join a cutting edge practice, Essex

Location Basildon
Discipline: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Contact name: Louise Evans

Contact email: louise@brightleaf.co.uk
Job ref: 8532
Published: 6 days ago
Veterinary Surgeon – Join a Friendly, Forward-Thinking Team in Essex!
Location: Essex – Thames Gateway Development Area (bordering Greater London)
Hours: Part-time (1 weekday + 1:4 weekends)
Contract: 6–12 month fixed term (potential for permanent role)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
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This is a proactive and friendly four-vet team working in a state-of-the-art, purpose-built practice in Essex. Now in their 6th year, and continuing to grow and are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join a close-knit, supportive team.
The practice is well-equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic and surgical facilities, allowing them to deliver exceptional care for patients. With access to a CT scanner, laparoscopic and endoscopic suite, and orthopaedic kit, they perform a wide variety of procedures in-house — including cruciate repairs, patella luxations, fracture surgeries, and soft tissue operations.
Passionate about minimally invasive techniques such as bronchoscopy, gastroendoscopy, and colonoscopy, and take pain management seriously — using nerve blocks, CRIs, multi-parameter monitors, and nerve locator machines to ensure patients are as comfortable as possible.

 TheTeam
You’ll be joining an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team, including:
•    4 Vets (one with a Certificate in Diagnostic Imaging)
•    3 Qualified Nurses (including Clinical Lead & Deputy Head Nurse)
•    3 Student Nurses
•    1 Veterinary Care Assistant
•    6 Client Care Advisors
•    A Practice Manager and Reception Manager
Between them, they share interests in orthopaedics, internal medicine, and diagnostic imaging, and a senior vet has recently completed her Certificate in Diagnostic Imaging. they foster a collaborative, positive environment where learning and development are encouraged at every level.
 About the Role
This role is ideal for a vet who enjoys seeing cases through from start to finish, with plenty of opportunity for hands-on surgical experience and clinical growth.
•    Part-time: 1 weekday (9am–7pm) and 1:4 weekends
(Saturday 9am–6pm, Sunday 10:30am–4:30pm)
•    No OOH or bank holidays
•    Initial 6–12 month contract, with potential for permanent position
•    Caseload approx. 60% dogs / 40% cats
They’ll provide full support if you have 6–12 months’ experience upwards, and are equally happy to consider vets who prefer consult-only roles or those looking to expand surgical skills.
Looking For
•    RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
•    1–2 years’ experience in small animal practice preferred
•    Confident in routine consultations and first-opinion cases
•    Excellent communicator and strong team player
•    Genuine passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care
•    Interest in developing clinical or surgical skills (certificates encouraged and supported)
•     Competitive salary (dependent on experience/FTE)
•     5.6 weeks’ holiday (pro rata)
•     Private health insurance
•     Contributory pension scheme
•     Funded CPD up to Certificate level
•     Paid memberships: RCVS, BVA, VDS
•     Cycle to Work scheme
•     Access to wellbeing and reward programmes, including pastoral care and support hub
•     Career development opportunities within the group
To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact Louise@brightleaf.co.uk or give us a call at 01422 433900. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and nurses like you in finding the ideal job.

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