About this Area Veterinary Surgeon role at Medivet
Medivet is looking for an experienced and ambitious Veterinary Surgeon to join our team as an Area Vet, supporting a cluster of practices around the Chelmsford area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants a dynamic role combining clinical work with leadership, oversight, and the chance to shape the delivery of veterinary care across multiple sites.
In this role, you will provide clinical support, guidance, and mentorship to vets and nurses across the cluster, helping to maintain high standards of patient care and clinical governance. You will also be involved in training, supporting CPD, and implementing best practices, ensuring every practice within your area delivers exceptional care and client service.
This opportunity is ideal for a confident, organised, and approachable RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon who thrives in a leadership and advisory capacity while still enjoying hands-on clinical work. You will be supported by Medivet’s strong network and leadership structure, with access to development opportunities, CPD, and a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Medivet offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a real impact across multiple practices, shaping the future of veterinary care in the Chelmsford area. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career, influence clinical standards across a cluster of practices, and work with a supportive and driven team.
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
About Medivet
Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community.
We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.
