Senior Equine Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior equine veterinary surgeon to join Blaircourt Equine Veterinary Clinic, a well-established and highly respected equine practice in the Essex countryside close to Chelmsford. You'll work full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with participation in a shared out-of-hours rota.

You'll become a key part of a dynamic and sociable clinical team, delivering exceptional patient care while supporting the ongoing development of colleagues around you. This role suits a senior clinician who thrives on a varied caseload, including ambulatory work, with particular emphasis on orthopaedic and performance investigations alongside surgical procedures. Your natural ability to mentor and support others will be valued as you contribute to the continued development of the practice and its clinical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied equine caseload including ambulatory, orthopaedic, and performance-related investigations
• Perform and support a range of equine surgical procedures using the clinic's specialist equipment
• Deliver exceptional levels of patient and client care to a diverse client base, from leisure horse owners through to international competition yards
• Support and mentor colleagues within the clinical team
• Build strong relationships with clients and contribute positively to the continued development of practice and clinical services

Requirements

• RCVS registration with a Veterinary degree
• Significant experience within equine practice
• Confidence managing a varied ambulatory and clinical caseload
• Strong interest in orthopaedic and performance investigations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Proactive, flexible, and supportive approach to practice life
• Experience mentoring or supporting less experienced colleagues

Benefits

• Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience
• Relocation allowance up to £5,000
• 6.8 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Company pension scheme (5% Employee / 3% Employer contribution)
• Discounted staff pet care
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles

About the Practice

Blaircourt Equine Veterinary Clinic is a well-established, highly respected equine practice situated in the Essex countryside close to Chelmsford. The practice benefits from strong transport links into London and across the South East, while offering access to beautiful countryside and a thriving equestrian community. The clinic serves a diverse client base ranging from leisure horse owners through to international competition yards.

The main clinic and branch practice are both well-equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy and gastroscopy, laser therapy and surgical equipment, arthroscopy facilities, gait analysis technology, specialised dental equipment, examination rooms and surgical facilities, stabling and isolation facilities, and in-house laboratory facilities. You'll be supported by an experienced and committed team across management, reception, and nursing, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, clinical standards, and continuous development.