Veterinary Surgeon

Fantastic opportunity for a Vet looking for the next step in their career! Due to growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and vibrant team at Southend Airport Vets for Pets.

About Us

Our well‑equipped, RCVS‑accredited surgery is based inside Pets at Home at the Airport Business Park on Rochford Road. You will be joining our Joint Venture Partner and Veterinary Surgeon, Carlo De Vito, who graduated in Italy in 1998. Supporting Carlo are his friendly and experienced team of 1 Veterinary Surgeon, 1 Head Registered Vet Nurse, 2 Registered Vet Nurses, 4 Client Care Advisors and 1 Practice Manager.

At Southend Airport we have a brand‑new ultrasound machine, including 4 probes, an endoscope and an in‑house laboratory with an X‑ray machine and dental equipment.

Living and working near Southend Airport offers a unique blend of convenience and coastal charm. With excellent transport links, including a direct train to London in under an hour, commuting is a breeze. The surrounding area boasts a mix of seaside attractions, parks, and a vibrant town centre, making it an appealing place to settle. Southend Airport offers a balance of work and leisure in a dynamic yet laid‑back environment.

By joining us, you'll become part of a surgery that prides itself on a welcoming working environment and gold‑standard clinical care whilst also offering a good work/life balance.

What we are looking for in you

• RCVS‑registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon
• Excellent surgical skills; dentistry experience would be advantageous
• Confident and comfortable with lone work and managing your own caseload
• Passion for small animal care and a commitment to providing the best possible care to patients
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients
• Desire to continuously develop skills and knowledge
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues

The role is ideally a full‑time position for 40 hours per week (9 am – 7:30 pm) including Saturdays and no out‑of‑hours.

We can offer you

• An attractive salary from £60,000 to £80,000 (dependent on experience/full‑time equivalent)
• A generous CPD allowance (plus funding towards certificates)
• 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years’ service
• A generous extra days’ leave for your birthday
• Access to private health insurance
• A contributory pension scheme
• In‑house career development opportunity
• Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
• Access to the reward hub including wellbeing support and pastoral care
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• 20 % discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room
• Access to Colleague Assistance Programmes – Retail Trust, Port of Call and MHFA

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities.

Location: SS2 6FW

We look forward to hearing from you!

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