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Veterinary Surgeon (Part-Time)

VetPartners


Job Location:

Great Dunmow - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Veterinary Surgeon

Part-time - 2 days per week

1-year Fixed-Term Contract - Maternity Cover

Salary: Dependent on experience


Looking for a role where youre truly supported valued and able to enjoy fantastic case continuity

Were excited to welcome an enthusiastic and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly award-winning 6-vet team on a 1-year fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

At our beautiful rural RCVS accredited practice team happiness and high standards of patient care go hand-in-hand - and were proud to have built a supportive family-like culture where everyone looks out for one another.


Why Join Us

Were a Practice of the Year Award-winning team with:

  • A genuinely supportive close-knit culture
  • Long-standing clients and excellent case continuity
  • The opportunity to follow cases through and build strong relationships
  • Access to visiting specialists in medicine imaging cardiology and ophthalmology
  • Excellent facilities including a new dental suite with dental x-ray at our Dunmow branch in-house labs theatres ultrasound and x-ray
  • No two days are the same - youll enjoy a varied caseload with a mix of consulting and operating.


The Role

This is a general practice role suited to a capable all-rounder who enjoys variety.

Youll be:

  • Seeing a wide range of GP cases
  • Comfortable with routine consultations and surgery
  • Occasionally working in sole charge (with support always available from our other branch)
  • Working closely with a collaborative experienced team


Who Were Looking For

Wed love to hear from you if you are:

  • A friendly approachable vet who enjoys being part of a team
  • A confident all-round GP vet with solid clinical skills
  • Hardworking proactive and dependable
  • Someone who values continuity of care and building client relationships


This role is ideally suited to an experienced vet but we remain open to those earlier in their career who have built a strong foundation.


Work-Life Balance

We know how important balance is and were proud to offer:

  • 2 days per week approx. 20.4 hours per week
  • We try to be as flexible as possible and are happy to discuss what works for you around commitments
  • No out of hours or on-call
  • Shared weekend rota: max 1 in 5 Saturday & Sunday mornings (clients only)
  • Great Dunmow offers excellent transport links including easy access to the A120 nearby M11 and London Stansted Airport just 6 minutes drive away allowing our vets to maximise downtime thanks to quick convenient travel options.


Our Culture

We truly believe our team is what makes us special. Were friendly supportive and collaborative with a strong focus on:

  • Looking after each other
  • Delivering the best possible patient care
  • Creating an environment where everyone can thrive


As proud members of the VetPartners family our range of benefits includes (pro rata):

  • Salary: Dependent on experience
  • 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
  • 1750 CPD Allowance per annum
  • Health Cash Plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
  • RCVS / VCI Membership paid
  • Two other membership subscriptions
  • VDS cover
  • Enhanced paternity maternity adoption shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • 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


Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.


Interested

If youre looking for a rewarding role and a great team wed love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more!

Rebecca Enifer Clinical Director


Required Experience:

IC


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