Veterinary Surgeon | Southend-on-Sea | Up to £65,000 DOE | No OOHs | 4-Day Week
Looking for a practice that offers real clinical variety, career progression, and work-life balance? This is your opportunity to join a busy 24-hour veterinary hospital in Essex with a diverse caseload, including orthopaedics, complex surgeries, and advanced diagnostics—all with no out-of-hours work!
Set in the vibrant coastal town of Southend, you’ll enjoy a rewarding role in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while living just a short journey from London. Enjoy the best of both worlds; coastal living with city connectivity!
The Role:
Join a well-equipped 24-hour hospital where you’ll manage a varied caseload in a dynamic and supportive setting. Reliable all-rounder candidates with experience performing routine soft tissue surgeries, managing internal medicine cases and performing diagnostic imaging are strongly encouraged to apply!
You'll work closely with the day team, consisting of the two owner vets, six additional vets and a large, experienced nursing team. Experience levels vary within the team, and there are equal opportunities to learn from advanced colleagues or support less experienced vets with their development. There is a dedicated night team so there are no out-of-hours shifts!
Work-Life Balance
4-day week (9am–7pm)
1 in 6 weekends (Saturday & Sunday, 9am–7pm)
No Out-of-Hours (OOH)
Salary & Benefits
Salary up to £65,000 DOE
5 weeks’ annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)
Additional wellbeing leave
£1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days paid CPD leave
Funded certificate opportunities
RCVS, VDS & BVA fees paid
Private medical insurance & health cash plan
Life assurance (3x salary)
24/7 counselling support
Cycle to Work scheme
Discounts on veterinary services and products
Visa sponsorship & relocation support available
About You
Confident in routine surgery, internal medicine & diagnostic imaging
Experienced in delivering high standards of patient and client care
A strong team player with leadership and mentoring skills
Passionate about contributing to a collaborative, forward-thinking practice
If you're searching for a Veterinary Surgeon role in Essex that combines clinical excellence, career growth, and lifestyle balance, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
For more information or a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email me at w.kovach-ward@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit www.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.