Permanent Small Animal Vet Opportunity – Maldon, Essex

Our client is seeking an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join their team on a permanent basis. Located in Maldon, Essex, the practice offers modern facilities and advanced technology, including digital X-ray and in-house laboratory capabilities.

About The Role:

• The role involves handling a diverse range of first opinion cases, predominantly involving dogs and cats, alongside small furries and exotics.
• Surgical caseload includes neutering, mass removals, dentistry, basic ophthalmic surgery, emergency surgeries such as pyometra, C-sections, foreign bodies, cystotomies, and both surgical and non-surgical wound management.
• The practice encourages staff to develop their own areas of interest, offering support and funding for further studies.

More About The Hours On Offer:

• The position offers flexible working patterns to accommodate modern lifestyles.
• Most veterinary surgeons work between 9 am and 7 pm, fulfilling a 4-day working week with a 1:4 weekend rota (Saturday 9 am-6 pm and Sunday 10 am-4 pm).
• Bank holiday cover is shared among the team.
• Out-of-hours work is not required, with emergencies dedicated to Vets Now.

What’s On Offer:

• Benefits include an attractive salary dependent on experience,
• Pension scheme,
• 224 hours of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays (based on a 40-hour week), increasing to 264 hours after 2 years’ service.
• The practice is closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
• Staff discounts, staff reward schemes, payment of VDS/RCVS/BVA fees, and a CPD allowance are also offered.

More About The Practice:

The practice has been serving the local community for 10 years and is situated within easy access to London, providing a multitude of outdoor and leisure activities nearby.

The team comprises 5 knowledgeable and friendly Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 student RVN, 2 Veterinary Care Assistants, 5 receptionists, and 2.5 veterinary surgeons, including a year 2 graduate. The practice collaborates with a visiting certificate holder in small animal surgery, including orthopaedics, and supports clinical freedom within your case load. Regular clinical meetings and in-house Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions ensure high standards are maintained. Social gatherings are also regularly organised on the bustling Maldon High Street.

Job Reference No: JN-072025-32716