Lead / Head Vet | Essex
2 weeks ago 
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Salary
Up to £70,000
Company
JR Veterinary
Contact
Janko Kingdom
Essex, United Kingdom
Are you a passionate and dedicated Veterinary Surgeon looking for flexibility, clinical variety, and a supportive team? A thriving small animal practice in Essex is seeking a Full-Time (or flexible part-time) Lead / Head Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly, forward-thinking team.
Role & Schedule Details:
- Position: Lead / Head Veterinary Surgeon
- Hours: Ideally full-time (40–41 hours per week), though flexible full or part-time working hours can be considered
- Weekend Rota: 1 in 4 weekends (Saturdays 09:00 – 18:00, Sundays 10:30 – 16:30)
- Out of Hours (OOH): None (Bank holidays worked on a rota basis)
- Salary: Competitive salary up to £70,000 per annum depending on experience
Practice & Team Highlights:
- Purpose-built, modern practice equipped with digital X-ray, dental X-ray, flexible endoscopes (bronchoscopy, gastroendoscopy, colonoscopy), CT scanner access, orthopaedic kit (TPLO, fracture repairs, patella luxation), multi-parameter monitors, nerve locator, drip pumps, and CRI systems.
- Offers laparoscopic spays, laser therapy, and pet travel certification.
- Led by an experienced Clinical Director with over 18 years of UK experience and a postgraduate certificate in small animal surgery and advanced small animal orthopaedics.
- Proud VetGDP training practice with a strong focus on mentoring and modern anaesthesia/pain management.
- On-site Clinical and Management Practice Directors working alongside 3 Vets, 3 RVNs, 3 SVNs, Practice Manager, Reception Manager, and 4 Client Care Advisors.
Candidate Requirements:
- RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
- Ideally a minimum of 3 years' UK small animal practice experience with confidence in routine surgical procedures.
- Excellent communication skills, strong teamwork, and a passion for contextualised patient care and animal welfare.
- A keen interest in internal medicine is desirable, with progression opportunities for an experienced vet into a higher role.
- Certificate holders or those working towards a certificate are highly encouraged to apply.
Benefits Package:
- Competitive salary up to £70k DOE
- Private healthcare and medical insurance (following probationary period)
- Access to employee discounts and cashbacks
- Pension scheme & holiday allowance
- In-house career development opportunities
- Free car parking on site
At JR, our family values drive us to build genuine, happy connections across the veterinary community. If you would like to discuss this Lead Vet position in confidence or submit your CV, please get in touch with our team today:
- Call us: 01392 719887
- Email your CV: [email protected]
Tel: 01392719887
Address:
Essex, United Kingdom