Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, well‑established Danbury practice. Recently refurbished and fully equipped, the clinic has a strong reputation for excellent patient care and outstanding client experience. The practice is run and led by Branch Partner Koot Kruger, providing strong clinical leadership and a supportive working environment.
We have a large and varied exotic caseload, with Walter available to support and mentor a candidate who has a particular interest in exotics.

The Team

You'll be supported by a knowledgeable and collaborative team including experienced vets, RVNS, VCAs and CCAs creating a positive and inclusive working environment where everyone's contribution is valued. the practice is fully equipped to support a high standard of clinical work, allowing you to work cases up to a high level while also having the support.

The role included 1:3 Saturdays, a Bank Holiday rotation and minimal on-call rotational shifts.

Location

Danbury is a charming village in Essex, offering a great balance of countryside living with excellent accessibility. Located just outside Chelmsford, you'll benefit from easy access into London via strong transport links, while enjoying nearby parks, woodland walks and a welcoming community feel.

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development