Job Description

We're seeking a passionate Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and dedicated team. Our priority is providing exceptional care for the pets we love.


As part of our diverse team, you'll contribute to a positive and supportive work environment. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we encourage you to apply!

About us:

Kinfauns Veterinary Centre is a newly renovated, well-equipped and well-established, RCVS accredited practice, with two busy branches: Little Clacton and Dovercourt. We are known for delivering excellent veterinary care and offer a family-friendly service.


Our main branch at Little Clacton has impressive facilities, including on-site lab, x-ray machine, ultrasound, two theatres and separate cat and dog wards. We also have our own dental suite including dental x-ray. Dovercourt, our smaller branch with close ties to the community, is just 20 minutes away from the main branch so easily accessible.


The practice has achieved a 2Outstanding award in the prestigious Best Companies Awards 2024. This recognition is a testament to the positive feedback from our dedicated team, highlighting our commitment to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Additionally, Kinfauns Veterinary Centre has been named a winner of the National Wellbeing Initiative Award for December 2023, presented by VetPartners. This recognition underscores the practice's dedication to promoting employee health and happiness.

The Role:

Salary - 40,000 - 60,00 pro rata, depending on experience No OOH's Full-time or part-time - we are open to discussing options A full-time role includes working 4/5 days a week and 1 in 3 Saturdays Some flexibility with rota/hours 1 or more operation days per week Minimum 15-minute consults, longer ones can be scheduled


This role can be based solely at our busy Dovercourt Branch for part-time applicants or at our main site at Little Clacton, with some branch work for full-time applicants.


We're happy to look at all options for the right candidate who would also be supported in pursuing a certificate.

The Team:

You would be joining a fantastic full-time team of Veterinary Surgeons, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Nurses, Animal care assistants, and Receptionists.


"We have a highly supportive team and management, which we greatly value! We're always eager to embrace fresh ideas and support people throughout their progression. This commitment is why we are proud to be a training practice for our Veterinary Nurses."


We're a sociable bunch and have created a family within our team - you can enjoy regular gatherings in and out of work, and the occasional pizza lunch!

What our team have to say:

Senior Vet

- "I enjoy the camaraderie and support that I get from my colleagues and the family feeling. To me this is the most important thing in a workplace."

Dispensing nurse

- "Great team who are full of knowledge as well as feeling very supported and encouraged by my management team. A fun place to work with a warming family environment".

The Area:

Clacton is a bustling seaside town, in Essex, surrounded by beautiful villages, local amenities such as restaurants and shops, and with a beautiful beach front.

Along with plenty to do and see, Clacton is easily accessible from surrounding areas such as Colchester, at only 20 minutes away. You can get a regular train connection to London in around 1.5hrs.


Dovercourt also boasts plenty of things to enjoy in your downtime including beautiful seafront walks and an array of water sports.

Our fantastic benefits include (pro rata):

6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays 1750 CPD allowance per annum Certificates supported Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage RCVS Membership paid Two other membership subscriptions VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more Cycle to Work scheme CPD/training support Company sick pay Colleague engagement survey Annual pay reviews Focus on employee wellbeing Career progression opportunities

We look forward to hearing from you!

No agency submissions, direct applications only please