Veterinary Surgeon ║ Chelmsford

We are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly team in Chelmsford. This is a 2/3 vet practice with a long-standing support team of 3 RVN’S, 2 students and 3 CCA’s.

The ideal candidate should be competent in practice with a minimal of 2 years’ experience (UK or equivalent).

This candidate should be a motivated individual who possesses leadership qualities, excellent communication and a passion for patient and client care. Strong management and mentor skills are essential as you will play a crucial part within the team.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure all team members provide quality and ethical care to all clients and their pets/livestock
• Assess and examine and diagnose patients’ medical issues
• Perform surgery, dress and treat wounds
• Perform diagnostic laboratory, imaging and ultrasound testing where required
• Prescribe medication
• Promote preventative care by advocating and administering routine vaccinations and immunisations
• Educate clients on positive lifestyle choices for pets/livestock
• Euthanise patients
• Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures

The Rota

• Full-time permanent position
• 4-day working week
• 1:5 weekends
• Fair share of bank holiday and on-call rota

Salary and Benefits

• Full time salary package up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience
• Accommodation allowance or Accommodation available if required
• Relocation allowances should you move more than 50 miles from your current home address
• Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• 4 weeks’ paid sabbatical (after each 5 years of service)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• £1,500 CPD Allowance plus 3 days CPD leave (FTE)
• RCVS, BVA and VDS fees paid
• Certificate funding

And more!

If you are interested or would like to apply for this position, please submit your CV and Cover Letter to jthompson@glvets.com or call Joel Thompson on 0117 329 3900.