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Full time

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Little Clacton, Essex
Reference VS040Posted 19/09/2026
Pay
Up to £55,000 per year
Working pattern
Full time, ideally four days per week; typical day 09:00 to 19:00 with a one-hour lunch break.
Weekends / on-call
One in three Saturdays 09:00 to 13:00; occasional sole-charge shifts at a nearby site.

Benefits and development

  • 6.6 weeks' annual leave including bank holidays
  • £1,750 CPD allowance per year
  • Health cash plan for wellbeing treatments
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  • RCVS membership and two additional professional subscriptions paid
  • VDS cover
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Discounted veterinary treatment
  • Employee discounts and cashback scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • CPD and training support
  • Company sick pay
  • Annual pay reviews
  • Career development opportunities
  • Accommodation available if required (rent deducted from salary)

Vacancy details

About the role

Provide first-opinion consults and surgical care for small animals.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Little Clacton to find a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon.

What you will be doing

  • Manage a full consult and surgical caseload with 20-minute consultations.
  • Work independently when required, including occasional sole-charge shifts at a nearby site.

Working pattern

  • Full time, ideally four days per week.
  • Typical working day 09:00 to 19:00 with a one-hour lunch break.

Team and support

  • Part of an experienced multi-vet team supported by nursing and reception staff and an experienced management team.
  • Clinical mentorship and shared case support across nearby sites.

Practice and facilities

  • First-opinion practice with surgical facilities, dental radiography and ultrasound access at the nearby site.
  • Recently refurbished main site with modern clinical areas.

Development

  • CPD allowance and active support for professional development.
  • Opportunities for career progression and annual pay reviews.

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