Veterinary Surgeon – Surgical Certificate Holder

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Salary
£70,000

Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)

Contact
Iain Anderson

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Essex/London Border, United Kingdom

Surgical certificate holder role in Essex with orthopaedic focus, modern facilities, multi‑site clinical support, and access to advanced imaging.

Who They Are

This is a multi‑site, RCVS‑accredited small animal practice based across Essex, operating within a modern clinical environment supported by experienced day and night teams. The network includes colleagues with further qualifications in ophthalmology, dermatology, internal medicine, cardiology, diagnostic imaging and small animal surgery, creating a highly collaborative clinical culture with extensive opportunities for case discussion and shared learning.

The newly reopened Harlow site offers multiple consulting rooms, a dedicated theatre, digital imaging, and in‑house laboratory facilities, while nearby hospital facilities provide access to CT, MRI and endoscopy, supporting more advanced diagnostics and follow‑up care where appropriate.

What You’ll Do

• Provide orthopaedic and soft‑tissue surgical procedures, appropriate to certificate‑level practice.
• Deliver first‑opinion consultations as required, ensuring smooth integration between surgical and consulting duties.
• Manage your own caseload with a focus on surgical and orthopaedic work, including fracture repairs and cruciate procedures.
• Work as part of a 2–3 vet team at the Harlow site, supported by experienced registered veterinary nurses and new‑graduate colleagues.
• Utilise advanced diagnostic support from nearby hospital facilities for CT, MRI, and scoped procedures, with the option to follow your own cases.
• Participate in the weekend rota (1 in 10 on‑call for emergencies, no routine out‑of‑hours).
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and work in line with RCVS best practice guidelines.

Full‑time (40 hours) or part‑time rotas can both be considered.

What You’ll Gain From Them

• Competitive salary up to £70,000, dependent on experience and surgical caseload capability.
• Opportunity to shape a surgical‑biased role within a modern, expanding site.
• Exposure to a broad caseload supporting development in:
  • Orthopaedic surgery
  • Advanced soft‑tissue procedures
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Case planning and follow‑up using advanced hospital facilities
• Funded and encouraged certificate study, including bespoke arrangements for ongoing surgical development.
• Strong, experienced nursing support including schedule‑3 trained RVNs and colleagues with additional imaging and medical training.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
  • Paid RCVS and VDS fees
  • External CPD funding and 4 days’ CPD leave
  • Access to extensive internal CPD resources
  • Pension contributions
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced sickness and family leave
  • Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
  • Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
  • Eyecare vouchers and annual flu vaccination
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Staff discounts

What They Need From You

• RCVS Registration – eligibility to practise as a Veterinary Surgeon in the UK.
• Surgical Qualification – small animal surgical certificate or active study towards one.
• Surgical Competence – capability to perform fracture repairs, cruciate surgery, and advanced soft‑tissue procedures.
• Consulting Capability – ability to deliver routine consultations and support case continuity.
• Team Collaboration – ability to work within a multi‑site clinical team and support colleagues’ development.
• Commitment to CPD – interest in ongoing surgical development and advanced procedures.
   

What’s Next

• Submit your CV for review.
• GVC will contact you to discuss your surgical interests, caseload expectations, and preferred rota pattern.
• Next steps typically include an informal conversation and surgical‑focused clinical interview.

Tel: 0330 1135 222
Address: Essex/London Border, United Kingdom