Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon – Essex 
Up to £65,000 DOE | Flexible Working | Supportive Small Animal Practice 

Why This Role Stands Out

• Join a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking small animal practice with a strong focus on teamwork and high clinical standards.
• Enjoy a varied caseload, combining medicine, surgery, and emergency presentations, with the opportunity to work both independently and alongside experienced colleagues.
• Benefit from flexible working patterns, with 4 or 5-day weeks available to help support a healthy work-life balance.
• Develop your clinical interests with a generous CPD allowance and access to external funding opportunities.
• Work within a collaborative group environment, gaining exposure to a diverse range of cases across multiple practice locations.
• Earn up to £65,000 DOE, alongside an excellent benefits package.

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

This position would suit a confident clinician with at least 2–3 years of small animal experience who enjoys a varied caseload and is looking to further develop their skills within a supportive and well-equipped environment. 

The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering exceptional patient and client care, managing a broad range of medical and surgical cases, and contributing to a positive team culture. The role offers a balance of autonomy and collaboration, making it ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon who is confident working independently while valuing support from experienced colleagues. 

What We're Looking For

• A Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 2–3 years' small animal practice experience
• Confident working in sole charge when required
• Comfortable managing emergency and urgent care cases
• Competent in routine and basic surgical procedures
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Flexible and adaptable to work across different practice locations

The Rota

• Full-time position
• 40 hours per week
• Flexible working patterns available
• Choose between a 4 or 5-day working week
• Designed to support a positive work-life balance

Benefits Package Includes

• Salary up to £65,000 DOE
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• 3 weeks paid sick leave per year
• RCVS fees paid
• Generous CPD allowance with external funding available
• Colleague discount schemes
• Flexible working options
• Career development 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 

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-57671