Job Description
Role Overview
Medivet is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to take on a leadership position as an Area Vet, supporting several practices across the Chelmsford region.
This position blends hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to help shape veterinary services across multiple clinics. The Area Vet plays a key role in ensuring high clinical standards, mentoring colleagues, and supporting professional development throughout the cluster.
It is an excellent opportunity for a confident clinician who enjoys guiding teams, improving clinical governance, and influencing patient care across a wider network of practices.
About the Organisation
Medivet is one of the largest veterinary care providers in Europe, operating more than 400 veterinary practices, referral centres, and 24-hour hospitals across the UK and Europe.
The organisation focuses on creating an environment where veterinary professionals can deliver excellent care while building fulfilling and sustainable careers.
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Key Responsibilities
In this role you will provide both clinical and leadership support to practices across the Chelmsford cluster.
Typical duties include:
- Delivering high-quality veterinary care through consultations and surgery
- Supporting veterinary surgeons and nurses with clinical guidance and mentorship
- Promoting high standards of clinical governance and patient safety
- Assisting with training and continuing professional development within the team
- Encouraging collaboration between practices in the regional network
- Helping to implement best practices across the cluster
- Professional standards for veterinary practice are regulated by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a qualified MRCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
- Have experience working in small animal clinical practice
- Demonstrate strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Be organised, approachable, and confident supporting multiple teams
- Have a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and client service
- Veterinarians applying from overseas can find visa information
Salary and Benefits
Employees joining Medivet receive a competitive benefits package designed to support wellbeing, professional growth and financial security.
Health and Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan from day one
- 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support
- Life assurance equivalent to three times salary
Annual Leave
Learning and Development
- £1,500 annual CPD allowance
- Three days paid CPD leave
- Access to internal clinical communities and 24-hour hospitals
- Funded certificates and career progression pathways
Additional Support
- Paid professional memberships including RCVS, VDS and BVA
- Relocation support
- UK visa sponsorship
- Sabbatical opportunities depending on length of service
Lifestyle Benefits
Working Environment
The Area Vet role allows you to collaborate with multiple veterinary teams across the Chelmsford region, sharing expertise while maintaining your own clinical practice.
The role provides an excellent balance between clinical practice, mentoring colleagues, and influencing veterinary standards across a network of clinics.
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Why Join Medivet?
Working with Medivet means becoming part of a professional community that values clinical excellence, collaboration and career development.
With strong support networks and access to extensive training resources, the organisation helps veterinary professionals build long-term careers with meaningful impact in animal healthcare.
