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Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon. Cranham, Essex. £45k-£60k DOE

You love being a vet, you care and you are good at your job.

Long hours, production line consults, and little or no time with the patient are not what you signed up for.

You have experience but it’s not being utilised and you are frustrated, thinking about moving but worried you will get more of the same.

You became a vet to help animals, learn, grow, and give back to the profession you love. Work with a caring team, own your cases, and see them through in a relaxed environment without any of those silly targets.

Luckily there are still places like this and it's hiring.

This primary care modern independent practice in Essex is recruiting for growth. They are looking for a vet ideally with three years of experience and interests in imaging and internal medicine, an added bonus. Owned by a vet where a kind, emphatic person is just as important to them as previous experience.

You want to learn, grow, and expand your knowledge, they will help you here with a comprehensive CPD allowance, they want to improve their team as it's beneficial to them as well.

They offer a relaxed environment where everyone pulls together when there’s work, and relaxes when it’s time. A strong team that wants their best for patients with time to work and own your own cases. You will be rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in from the start with a solid mix of consults and surgeries.

With a strong commitment to the welfare of animals and exceptional veterinary care, you can see why they have dozens of 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews.

With a modern setup, you will expect all the toys and they don’t disappoint. They have the latest ultrasound equipment, IDEXX blood machines, digital microscope, digital X rays and the latest Storz laparoscopic kit.

They operate a 4-day week here with Wednesdays off. No weekends or OOH’s, a rarity nowadays.

So, what’s in it for you?

£45k - £60k DOE. RCVS and VDS paid for. £1500 a year CPD allowance plus 4 weeks holiday per annum.

Based in Cranham, Essex you have plenty of local facilities on your doorstep. Within walking distance to a local gym, bakery, supermarket, and a couple of bars, plus you are surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Fancy a night out or some shopping, the best city in the world is less than half an hour away from the local tube station.

Choosing a new practice is a big decision. You’re a good vet who cares about the patients. Most importantly, you want somewhere you can stick around. A place to help, learn and grow.

So, what’s next?

Send your CV, don’t worry if it’s not up to date. We can’t get the whole story in a job ad so ask any questions. I’ll answer honestly, no hard sell.

Be a more relaxed fulfilled vet