Veterinary Surgeon

Location Essex
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £65,000
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 2487
Published: 5 months ago

Up to £65,000 DOE | No OOH | 1 in 3 weekends | FT or PT Options | 25 minutes from London 

Tired of seeing the same copy-paste vet job ads? This one’s different.

Here’s the deal: a well-established practice in Essex is looking for a vet to join their small, experienced team. It’s purpose-built, modern, genuinely supportive—and just 25 minutes by train into central London. So yes, you can still catch a show, hit the markets, or be home in time for dinner.

Why this role stands out:

  • The rota is actually flexible, and lunch breaks are protected

  • 20-minute consults, because rushed appointments help no one

  • The team is tight-knit, no egos—just people who want to do good work

  • Leadership gets work/life balance. It’s not just something they say.

The setup:
Opened in 2015, the clinic is bright, spacious, and fully kitted out with digital x-ray, full dental suite, and an in-house lab. You’d be working alongside three experienced vets in a practice that genuinely supports development—including certificate funding.

Who they’re looking for:
Someone with 3–4+ years' experience in small animal practice, confident with the usual surgeries and consults, who still enjoys being part of a team. If you’ve got an area of interest, even better—they’ll help you grow it.

The perks:

  • Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
  • Health insurance & pension scheme
  • CPD support with certificate funding
  • No out-of-hours
  • 1 in 3 weekends with time off in lieu
  • Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA, BSAVA, etc.)

This isn’t just another vet role—it’s a chance to work somewhere that respects your time, your goals, and your life outside the consult room.

Submit your application today via Apply or send your CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com

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