Veterinary Surgeon
Company
Vets for Pets
Location
Basildon
Employment Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£40,000 - £65,000 Per Annum
Job Requirements/Description
Veterinary Surgeon Opportunity
Join a Supportive, Forward-Thinking, and Patient-Centred Hospital Team
Basildon Vets for Pets 24-Hour Small Animal Hospital
We're looking for a passionate and motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join our expanding day team at our vibrant, family-run RCVS-accredited 24-hour hospital in Basildon.
Why Join Us?
At Basildon Vets for Pets, we do more than provide veterinary care - we support, grow, and empower every team member. We're proud of our collaborative, inclusive culture where patient care always comes first.
• RCVS Accredited Hospital with Emergency Clinic Status
• Silver ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic
• Pain-Free Practice Accreditation
• Multidisciplinary approach with integrated rehab & physio support
• Advanced in-house diagnostics: CT, MRI, endoscopy & more
• Regular 1:1s, personal development plans, and CPD support
• Exciting referral work-ups as well as complex advance surgeries
Visit our website - click here
Take a tour of the practice - click here
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About the Role
We're looking for a full-time Veterinary Surgeon, whether you're recently qualified or experienced, who shares our values of compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
What you'll be doing:
• Managing a diverse, first-opinion and referral caseload
• Performing routine and complex surgeries as well as medical workups
• Working closely with our fantastic nursing and support teams
• Contributing to a positive, forward-thinking clinical culture
Working hours:
• 40 hours per week
• 4 weekdays + 1 in 4 weekends
• No sole charge on weekends - always a colleague by your side
• We can also consider part time hours, min 3 day week; 1 in 4 weekends
Who You'll Be Working With
• 14 Vets (including certificate holders)
• 15 Qualified Nurses + 8 Student Nurses
• 1.5 Physiotherapists & Hydrotherapists
• 10 Veterinary Care Assistants
• Experienced, hands-on leadership team
What We Offer
• A kind, collaborative team you'll genuinely enjoy working with
• £40,000-£65,000 salary (DOE)
• 4-day week + 1 in 4 weekends
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Generous CPD budget (and encouragement to use it!)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Clinical mentorship & supportive leadership
Make Your Next Career Step Count
If you're looking for a place where your ideas are heard, your growth is supported, and your work has real impact-we'd love to hear from you.
Pets just see people. They aren't biased and they don't discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
Join a Supportive, Forward-Thinking, and Patient-Centred Hospital Team
Basildon Vets for Pets 24-Hour Small Animal Hospital
We're looking for a passionate and motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join our expanding day team at our vibrant, family-run RCVS-accredited 24-hour hospital in Basildon.
Why Join Us?
At Basildon Vets for Pets, we do more than provide veterinary care - we support, grow, and empower every team member. We're proud of our collaborative, inclusive culture where patient care always comes first.
• RCVS Accredited Hospital with Emergency Clinic Status
• Silver ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic
• Pain-Free Practice Accreditation
• Multidisciplinary approach with integrated rehab & physio support
• Advanced in-house diagnostics: CT, MRI, endoscopy & more
• Regular 1:1s, personal development plans, and CPD support
• Exciting referral work-ups as well as complex advance surgeries
Visit our website - click here
Take a tour of the practice - click here
_
About the Role
We're looking for a full-time Veterinary Surgeon, whether you're recently qualified or experienced, who shares our values of compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
What you'll be doing:
• Managing a diverse, first-opinion and referral caseload
• Performing routine and complex surgeries as well as medical workups
• Working closely with our fantastic nursing and support teams
• Contributing to a positive, forward-thinking clinical culture
Working hours:
• 40 hours per week
• 4 weekdays + 1 in 4 weekends
• No sole charge on weekends - always a colleague by your side
• We can also consider part time hours, min 3 day week; 1 in 4 weekends
Who You'll Be Working With
• 14 Vets (including certificate holders)
• 15 Qualified Nurses + 8 Student Nurses
• 1.5 Physiotherapists & Hydrotherapists
• 10 Veterinary Care Assistants
• Experienced, hands-on leadership team
What We Offer
• A kind, collaborative team you'll genuinely enjoy working with
• £40,000-£65,000 salary (DOE)
• 4-day week + 1 in 4 weekends
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Generous CPD budget (and encouragement to use it!)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Clinical mentorship & supportive leadership
Make Your Next Career Step Count
If you're looking for a place where your ideas are heard, your growth is supported, and your work has real impact-we'd love to hear from you.
Pets just see people. They aren't biased and they don't discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
Company
Vets for Pets
Location
Basildon
Employment Hours
Full Time
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£40,000 - £65,000 Per Annum