Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon

The Forge and Aldham Veterinary Centre,

Halstead / Aldham, Essex

We have a fantastic new opportunity for an experienced, confident Veterinary Surgeon to join our team.


If you are an individual who is committed to developing and growing yourself and enjoy the clinical freedom to work up your cases, then come and join our 100% small animal practice in Essex

The Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon, skilled in performing a variety of surgical procedures. You should be an excellent team player with outstanding communication abilities and a deep empathy for both animals and their owners. Your commitment to providing exceptional care and willingness to go the extra mile will be highly valued.

Full time or part time positions considered to further expand our growing team 4 days per week - 08.30 to 18.30 No OOH 1:4 weekends, Sat & Sun 08.30 to 12:00 Consults are conducted 9am to 11am and 4pm to 6.30pm, with operations taking place between 11am and 4pm


This role is supported by a wonderful team of 4 other Vets, RVNS and a dedicated support team all of which are utilised in their full capacity. Our team work extremely hard, are very experienced and aim to deliver the highest standards in veterinary general practice.

About us:

Our RCVS accredited practice has been the centre of veterinary care in Essex for the last 150 years. We are proud of our history having evolved and developed over this time allowing us to be dedicated to the care of companion animals. This is a chance to be involved in an established practice surrounded by a motivated supportive team helping you to do the work you trained to do.


The practice provides a low stress, easy going environment to allow you to provide the best care possible to your patients and clients.

The Area:

Halstead is a charming market town with a vibrant community. The practice is located around 30 minutes from Colchester, 40 minutes from Chelmsford. However, it only takes around an hour via train to London and under an hour via car to the seaside!


Our location in Aldham offers the best of both worlds--peaceful countryside surroundings with easy access to major connections. Just ten minutes from Colchester and five minutes from the train line servicing Ipswich and London Liverpool Street, it's a convenient and well-connected spot. Plus, the village itself has a fantastic community vibe, making it a great place to live and work

Our fantastic range of benefits includes (pro rata):

Salary - up to 65,000 per annum - dependent on experience 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays 1750 CPD Allowance per annum Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions VDS cover Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay Discounted veterinary fees My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more CPD/training support Company sick pay Colleague engagement survey Annual pay reviews Focus on employee wellbeing * Career progression opportunities