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.

Ref: JOB-58078