Supportive, close-knit team in an independent, family-owned practice where your ideas and wellbeing truly matter Healthy work-life balance with a 4-day week, 1 in 4 Saturdays (9am-4pm), and no Sundays, bank holidays, or overnight work Well-equipped practice with full diagnostic, imaging, and surgical facilities-plus clinical freedom to choose the best treatments Excellent Benefits Package which includes a salary of up to £65,000 and relocation support Great location near countryside and coast, with excellent access to London and airports for travel and adventure Are you looking for a place where you''re truly supported-by your team, your workplace culture, and your schedule? Do you want to work somewhere you''re not just a number, but a valued part of a close-knit community? Join a genuinely friendly, independent small animal practice in a popular Essex market town, just a stone''s throw from Southend-on-Sea. They are looking for a fourth vet to join their team-someone who''s passionate about high-quality, compassionate care, and who enjoys being part of a collaborative, upbeat environment. Why This Practice? This is a family-owned, independent practice-meaning they make their own decisions. From choosing the best suppliers and medicines to shaping how they care for clients and pets, they do things their way-with integrity, kindness, and purpose. The owners are fully hands-on and work alongside you every day. You''ll be part of a team that includes two other vets (with spec