Veterinary Surgeon - Essex
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £65,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2026 |
| Location: | CB11 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-57671-207261 |
Summary
Veterinary Surgeon – Essex | Up to £65,000 | Flexible Working | Small Animal Practice
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking small animal practice in Essex. This role is ideal for a confident clinician with at least 2–3 years’ experience who is looking to further develop their skills within a collaborative and well-equipped environment.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical care across one or more practice sites. This position offers a varied caseload and the opportunity to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
The Veterinary Surgeon will be comfortable working sole charge when required and confident in handling emergency presentations. They will be competent in performing routine and basic surgical procedures independently and managing a wide range of general medical cases to a high standard.
Flexibility is essential, as the role may involve working across multiple locations within the group.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high standards of clinical care to patients and clients
• Work confidently in sole charge when required
• Manage emergency and urgent care cases effectively
• Perform routine and basic surgical procedures independently
• Diagnose and manage a range of medical conditions
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple sites
Requirements
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in small animal practice
• Confident working independently in sole charge situations
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Experience handling emergency cases
• Competent in routine and basic surgical procedures
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible and adaptable to work across different practice locations
Salary & Benefits
• Competitive 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
• Colleague discount schemes
Working Hours
• 40 hours per week
• Flexible working patterns available (4 or 5 days) to support work-life balance
Location
This position is based in a charming market town in Essex, recognised as one of the best places to live in the East of England. The area offers excellent schools, a vibrant high street, and a thriving café culture, alongside beautiful countryside. With convenient transport links to Cambridge and London, it provides an ideal balance between rural living and city access.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Veterinary Surgeon looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and progressive practice.
Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email to w.kovach-ward@purovets.com
You can also WhatsApp me on 07851 060654 as I'm always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities!
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 no: JOB-57671