Veterinary Surgeon | Locum, Fixed-Term Or Permanent - Essex
2 months ago 
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Salary
Competitive
Company
JR Veterinary
Contact
Janko Kingdom
Essex, United Kingdom
💷 Competitive salary | 1 day per week + 1:4 weekends | No OOH | Certificate support
We’re recruiting on behalf of a fantastic small animal practice looking for a confident, friendly Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive, close-knit team.
✨ The Role
This is a part-time position (initially one weekday + 1:4 weekends), with flexibility to join on a fixed-term, locum, or permanent basis depending on your preference.
You’ll have the chance to see a wide and interesting caseload, including soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, and work alongside a highly skilled team passionate about patient care.
🐾 Why You’ll Love This Role
- Purpose-built practice with modern, fully equipped facilities
- Digital X-ray, flexible endoscopy, ultrasound (abdominal & cardiac), orthopaedic kit, multi-parameter monitors, and access to CT/MRI
- Opportunity to perform (or develop skills in) orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and advanced anaesthesia techniques
- Supportive, collaborative team with a range of interests including orthopaedics, internal medicine, and diagnostic imaging
✅ What We’re Looking For
- RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
- Confident with routine consults and surgery (1+ years’ experience ideal)
- Certificate holders welcome, or we can support you towards one
- Great communicator, team player, with a passion for high standards of care
💷 What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary (DOE, FTE)
- 5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)
- No OOH or bank holidays
- Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
- Private health insurance
- Contributory pension scheme
- Generous colleague discounts
- Access to wellbeing support and career development opportunities
This is a brilliant opportunity for a vet who loves variety, values work-life balance, and wants to be part of a genuinely supportive practice team.
📞 Apply now or contact us for a confidential chat:
📧 [email protected] | 📱 01392 719887
Tel: 01392719887
Address:
Essex, United Kingdom