Location: Thurrock, Essex
Hours: Part time (fixed term contract, with potential to become permanent)
Salary: Dependent on experience (pro rata)

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving small animal team in Thurrock. This is an initial 6–12 month fixed term contract, with the prospect to become permanent.

• Part time: one weekday (9am–7pm) plus 1:4 weekends (Saturday 9am–6pm & Sunday 10:30am–4:30pm)

• No OOH or bank holiday cover

• Opportunity to focus on consults only or to pursue surgical interests

• Clinical support and mentoring available within a well-structured team

About the Practice
This modern, purpose-built practice is based within a busy retail park, with excellent facilities including:

• Digital X-ray and ultrasound scanner (abdominal and cardiac)

• Flexible endoscopes and advanced anaesthesia/pain management equipment

• Multi-parameter monitoring, drip pumps and nerve locator

• Orthopaedic kit including cruciate and patella repair procedures (TPLO also available)

• Access to CT and MRI at nearby branches

The caseload is varied, with approximately 60% canine and 40% feline patients, including soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries.

The Team
You will be working alongside a supportive and experienced clinical team of Veterinary Surgeons, Nurses, Student Nurses, VCA and support staff. The team includes certificate holders and vets with interests in orthopaedics, internal medicine, and diagnostic imaging, providing an excellent environment for ongoing learning and case development.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration

• Ideally 1–2 years' experience in small animal practice

• Confident with routine consults; surgical interest welcome but not essential

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A genuine passion for patient care and client relationships

Benefits (pro rata)

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

• 5.6 weeks holiday

• Paid RCVS, VDS and BVA fees

• Private health insurance

• Contributory pension scheme

• Generous CPD allowance and in-house development opportunities

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee discounts across veterinary, retail and grooming services

• Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programmes

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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