Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Shenfield is a popular first-opinion practice in Brentwood, Essex, with an excellent surgical and medical caseload. You'll join an experienced clinical team supported by multiple RVNs, dedicated support colleagues, a part-time senior vet, a regional manager, and a regional head vet available for clinical queries.

This role offers flexibility: either work as one full-time vet over 4 days, or job-share as two part-time vets with just one full day of sole charge. The schedule includes a 1:4 Saturday rotation, 1:8 Wanstead Hospital Sunday rotation, 1-2 bank holidays per year, and inclusion in the last-resort on-call rotation. You'll benefit from modern facilities including ultrasound and K-Laser equipment. The location is ideal: 5 minutes from Brentwood High Street, countryside access, and an 8-minute walk to Shenfield station on the Elizabeth Line for direct access to central London.

An induction day at the hospital will help you meet the team and familiarize yourself with the branch.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations, examining pets thoroughly and making evidence-based treatment recommendations aligned with GVG protocols and best practice
• Perform general practice surgery on suitable cases within your competence and capability
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive clinical notes and keep patient histories useful for colleagues
• Manage and dispense medications in compliance with current medicines legislation and RCVS guidance
• Refer cases appropriately and promptly when unable to manage, prioritizing GVG hospitals
• Foster a respectful and collaborative team environment

Requirements

• Confident in all routine GP surgery
• RCVS registered veterinary surgeon
• Ability to work within personal competence and limitations
• Strong clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice approach

Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 to £72,000 full-time equivalent (pro rata for part-time), based on experience
• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
• Generous relocation assistance where applicable
• Up to £2,000 CPD budget annually plus up to 5 days paid CPD leave (pro rata if part-time)
• Private medical healthcare insurance with Bupa

About the Practice

Goddard Veterinary Group was established in 1952 and has grown to operate 44 neighbourhood practices across London, three 24-hour hospitals, its own nursing college, and an expanding contact centre. The group is committed to high clinical standards and excellent client care, with a strong reputation for supporting staff. Over 20% of the team have been with Goddard for 10 years or more, and the practice maintains 5-star employee reviews on Indeed.

The organization prioritizes colleague wellbeing through a dedicated Colleague Forum, virtual Town Hall meetings, Mental Health First Aid trained senior managers, and wellness plans for new starters. The group is forward-thinking, with ongoing clinic refurbishments and continuous investment in equipment and services to improve patient and staff experience.