Location: Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom
Hours: Full time, around 40 hours per week, plus 1 in 3 Saturdays
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (DOE, FTE) welcome bonus

The Role:
We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join a brand-new small animal practice on the Essex coast. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a purpose-built clinic from the very beginning.

The position is full time with Saturdays on a fair rota, and there are no out of hours commitments, ensuring a genuine work-life balance. You will enjoy a varied caseload from routine consultations through to more advanced surgical and medical cases, with the opportunity to develop your own clinical interests.

About the Practice:
This modern, purpose-built surgery has been designed with both patient care and colleague wellbeing in mind. The facilities are spacious, light, and air-conditioned, with access to excellent equipment including digital X-ray, ultrasound, a full in-house laboratory, and dedicated dentistry facilities.

The practice is already seeing an exciting and varied caseload and has ambitions to grow its surgical and referral capabilities further.

The Team:
You'll be supported by a passionate and friendly team of veterinary professionals who are committed to providing the highest standards of care. Teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of the practice, ensuring strong support and an encouraging working environment.

Facilities & Equipment:

• Digital X-ray

• Ultrasound

• In-house laboratory (haematology, biochemistry, SNAP tests)

• Dentistry facilities

• Range of surgical kits

• Spacious, modern consulting rooms

The Area:
Clacton-on-Sea is a well-known seaside town on the Essex coast, famous for its sandy beaches, pier, and relaxed coastal lifestyle. It offers plenty to enjoy in your downtime, from coastal walks and water sports to family-friendly attractions and events such as the annual airshow.

The location benefits from excellent transport links via the A133, A120, and M25, with easy access to London, Colchester, and Chelmsford.

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum (DOE, FTE)

• Welcome bonus up to £2,000

• 5.6 weeks' annual leave (increasing with service)

• No out of hours

• Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)

• Generous CPD allowance with support for certificates

• Contributory pension scheme

• Career development opportunities

• Colleague wellbeing programmes and pastoral care

• Cycle to work scheme

• Staff discounts across veterinary services and retail

• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture

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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