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Thurrock
Veterinary Surgeon

Our thriving small animal surgery in Thurrock is seeking a part time Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and established team on an initial fixed term contract!

About us
We are based inside Pets at Home on the busy Lakeside Retail Park and offer free onsite parking and convenient access to major transport routes including the A13 and M25.

We work in a lovely, purpose-built practice with state-of-the-art equipment including digital X-ray, flexible endoscopes and easy access to a 16 slice CT scanner and MRI scanner. We encourage the use of minimally invasive procedures like bronchoscopy, gastroendoscopy and colonoscopy. We have orthopaedic kit for performing routine orthopaedic surgeries like cruciate repair and patella luxation. We are very passionate about pain management for our pets and routinely perform nerve blocks, CRIs and up to date with knowledge of recent advancement in anaesthesia and pain management. We have invested in multi-parameter monitors, nerve locator machine, drip pumps etc. We have a good ultrasound scanner with ability for abdominal and heart scans.

We see a real variety of cases with a ratio of approx. 60:40 dogs to cats. We perform orthopaedic procedures in-house including patella luxation, cruciate surgeries with TPLO and fracture repairs which can be done either onsite or at another local branch. We also carry out a wide variety of soft tissue surgery.  

You will be joining our incredible supportive team of 4 Vets (including 1 Head Vet), 3 Nurses (Including a Clinical Lead and Deputy Head Nurse), 3 Student Nurses, 1 VCA, 6 CCAs, Practice Manager and a fantastic Reception Manager! 

We hold a variety of individual interests within the team including orthopaedics, internal medicine and diagnostic imaging and out senior vet has completed her certificate in diagnostic imaging. 

There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow. You’ll enjoy seeing cases through from start to finish, whilst building strong, lasting relationships with patients and clients. Clinical support is always provided, and hands on support/experience in our operating theatre! 

What we are looking for

• A qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration
• Ideally you will have at least 1-2 years’ experience working in small animal practice and are confident with all routine consults
• You might have a certificate or special area of interest, or you might want to do consults only – we can consider both!
• This is an initial fixed term contract for 6-12months, with prospect to become permanent at the end of the contract
• We are looking to appoint a part time applicant working one day in the week (9am-7pm), and 1:4 weekends (Saturday 9am-6pm & Sunday 10:30am-4:30pm)
• No OOHs and no bank holidays
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for animal welfare and high-quality patient care
• Team player attitude with the ability to work independently

We can offer you

• An attractive salary (Dependant on experience/full time equivalent)
• 5.6 weeks initial holiday (pro rata for your contract length)
• 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

If you'd like any further information about this vacancy, the practice or our company please contact Laura from our Talent Acquisition team via email; [email protected] for an informal and confidential conversation.

Alternatively, you can submit your application directly to us now and somebody will be in touch with you to discuss this further. We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: RM20 3LP

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. 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!