Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon (Maternity Cover – 12 Months)
Moloney Veterinary Clinics Great Dunmow
Small Animal
Fixed Term Contract
Part‑time (approx. 30 hours per week)
FTC – to start Autumn 2026
Looking for a role where you’re truly supported, valued, and able to enjoy fantastic case continuity?
We’re excited to welcome an enthusiastic and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, award‑winning 6‑vet team on a 12‑month maternity cover basis – anticipated to start Autumn 2026.
At our beautiful, rural, RCVS accredited practice, team happiness and high standards of patient care go hand‑in‑hand – and we’re proud to have built a supportive, family‑like culture where everyone looks out for one another.
Why Join Us?
We’re 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 – you’ll 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.
You’ll 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
Salary up to £60,000 FTE depending on experience.
Who Should Apply?
- 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.
We Offer
- Approx. 30 hours per week (part‑time). We are flexible and happy to discuss what works for you.
- Standard day: 9 am – 6:30/7 pm, with one earlier finish each week.
- No out‑of‑hours or on‑call.
- Shared weekend rota: max 1 in 5 Saturday & Sunday mornings (clients only).
- Excellent transport links to the A120, nearby M11, and London Stansted Airport just 6 minutes’ drive away.
We truly believe our team is what makes us special. We’re 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
Benefits (pro rata)
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
- £1,750 CPD Allowance per annum
- Health Cash Plan for a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments.
- 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.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- CPD/training support.
- Company sick pay.
- 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.
Apply now or get in touch to find out more.
** Please apply directly – no agency submissions**
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