Job Description

Welcome bonus 5,000. Salary up to 75,000. Supportive Team Environment

You'll be joining a close-knit team working alongside a very experienced Clinical Director, 2 other vets including one that has completed their dermatology certificate, 4 RVN's, 2 student nurses, 3 VCA's & a client care team.


This is a full-time position with weekends on a fair rota basis (1:4 weekends) shared with the rest of the team and there's no on call, bank holidays or OOH requirements. As we're happy to consider flexible working, we are also open to discuss any part time hours which may suit you. You should be confident in routine surgical and medical cases and comfortable with sole charge.


Building your skills and furthering your interests is as important to us as it is to you, so by joining us as a Veterinary Surgeon, we'll support you whatever your career goals, including if you want to pursue a post graduate qualification or certificate.


As standard, along with a competitive salary of up to 75,000 + 5,000 welcome/relocation bonus we offer all the benefits you'd expect from a major employer (pension, healthcare, paid memberships plus a few more, such as excellent career progression, exclusive lifestyle and shopping discounts (up to 30% off at Pets at Home), and relocation packages from within or outside the UK, including visa sponsorship if wanted (we're an A+ rated sponsor).

Our Practice

We have a purpose-built practice with state-of-the-art equipment and through our loyal and expanding client base and varied caseload, we aim to deliver top class clinical standards and client care. You'll be joining an inclusive, caring team who are looking forward to welcoming a new vet into our family-feel practice.

A little bit about Rayleigh

Rayleigh is a historic market town located between Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea only 32 miles east of central London. The practice is a very short walk to the high street and Rayleigh train station which will take you straight into London Liverpool street in 40minutes. There is plenty of free parking near to the practice and it is on a main bus route for commuting purposes. We are close to London's international airports, have great transport links and the shopping at Bluewater and Lakeside is brilliant!


We have the bright lights of the city on our doorstep, great local amenities and have easy access to the open spaces and beaches of the Essex coastline - one of the longest shorelines of any county in England - so there's plenty to discover and we make sure you have the work/life balance to enjoy it.


So, if you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare, exceptional customer service and would like to join our team, then we would love to hear from you.



For a confidential conversation about the role and more information please contact Jack Nesteruk on COVet@vets4pets.com


Location: SS6 7JN


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!