Job Description

Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Essex

Up to £75,000 DOE | State-of-the-Art Hospital | Internal Medicine & Imaging Focus | Flexible Working

Why This Role Stands Out

• Join a well-established, forward-thinking veterinary hospital equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities.
• Work with a diverse and rewarding caseload, including complex medical and emergency cases, with the opportunity to fully work up cases from diagnosis through to treatment.
• Develop and utilise your interests in internal medicine and diagnostic imaging within a supportive clinical environment.
• Enjoy the autonomy to manage cases independently while collaborating with a highly skilled and experienced veterinary team.
• Benefit from genuine opportunities for professional development, including support towards further qualifications and funded external CPD.
• Earn up to £75,000 DOE alongside an excellent benefits package and flexible working options.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive small animal practice in Essex.

This predominantly hospital-based position is ideally suited to a clinician with a strong interest in internal medicine and diagnostic imaging who is looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will enjoy a varied and challenging caseload, managing both routine and complex medical presentations while working with advanced diagnostic equipment and modern clinical facilities.

The role offers an excellent balance of clinical autonomy and team support, making it ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys independently working up cases while also benefiting from collaboration with experienced colleagues.

Clinical Environment

The practice is equipped with a comprehensive range of modern facilities, including:

• In-house laboratory
• Digital radiography
• Advanced ultrasound equipment
• ECG
• Endoscopy
• Modern dental facilities
• Dedicated hospital environment supporting complex case management

This excellent clinical setup enables the team to provide high-quality, evidence-based veterinary care and encourages the pursuit of advanced clinical interests.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 4–5 years' experience in small animal practice
• Strong interest and practical experience in internal medicine and diagnostic imaging
• Medical or imaging Certificate holder, or currently working towards one (desirable)
• Confident managing emergency and critical care cases
• Comfortable working up complex medical cases independently
• Competent in routine and advanced abdominal surgical procedures
• Experience with laparoscopic surgery is advantageous but not essential
• Flexible and adaptable, with occasional support across multiple sites when required

The Rota

• Full-time position
• 40 hours per week
• Flexible working options available
• Choice of a 4 or 5-day working week
• Designed to support a healthy work-life balance

Benefits Package Includes

• Salary up to £75,000 DOE
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• 3 weeks paid sick leave
• RCVS fees paid
• Generous CPD allowance with funded external training
• Colleague discount schemes
• Flexible working options
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities

Interested? Let's Chat!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

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: JOB-57668