Experienced Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Hospital

Upminster, Essex | Full or Part-Time Considered

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, ideally with a surgical bias, to join their thriving RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital in Upminster.

This is a great opportunity to join a large, supportive and forward-thinking team within a busy first and second opinion practice, offering a varied and interesting caseload.

The Role

The practice offers a genuine four-day working week, with 8-hour shifts falling between 7am and 10pm, helping to provide a good work-life balance.

The rota includes:

• A set day off each week
• 1 in 4 weekends
• An additional 1 in 8 Saturday shift at the Brentwood branch
• Shift overlap to allow effective handovers and help colleagues leave on time wherever possible
• Full or part-time working considered

About the Hospital

This is a large and well-equipped RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital with excellent facilities, including:

• Digital radiography
• Ultrasonography
• Endoscopy
• Separate dog and cat wards
• Isolation facilities
• Modern theatre facilities
• Advanced multiparameter monitoring equipment

The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit an experienced and motivated Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working as part of a large team and wants to continue developing their clinical skills.

A surgical interest or bias would be particularly welcomed, with orthopaedics an added bonus, although this isn't essential.

The practice is keen to support professional development and aims to provide certificate-level services across a range of disciplines.

Benefits

• Funded and encouraged CPD
• Certificate support
• Paid RCVS registration fees
• Staff discount scheme
• Supportive and collaborative team
• Regular social and team-building events
• Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

Interested?

For more information, or to apply, please contact Jacob Horsley at Purovets on 01904 570056 or j.horsley@purovets.com

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