🩺 Permanent Veterinary Surgeon Required 📍 The Aces – Pitsea, Essex ** 💼 Independent Practice | 4-Day Week | No OOH | £50–60K DOE** 🐾 About Us At The Aces, we’re more than just a veterinary clinic. We’re a close knit, community driven practice where pets are family and people matter. Formerly opened as a fertility clinic, our practice has undergone a huge transformation to meet the needs of modern pet owners and is now a fully rounded First Opinion GP Vets. We’ve built a loyal client base across Pitsea, Basildon, Wickford, and beyond, and we’re proud to offer general practice care alongside advanced services such as orthopaedics, advanced soft tissue surgery and neonatal support — all under one roof. With a strong reputation for compassion, continuity and clinical integrity, we're now growing our team and seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon who wants to be part of our next exciting chapter. **🌟 What We’re Offering** 💷 £50,000–£60,000 salary - depending on experience 🗓 40 hour week over 4 days – enjoy a true work/life balance 🌙 No OOH – we’re supported overnight by Vets4Pets Romford 🏡 Free on site accommodation for the first 3 months if relocating 📚 £1,000 CPD allowance per year 🩺 RCVS registration fees fully paid 💰 Pension contributions ❤️ A truly supportive team environment in an independently run practice About You We’re looking for a mid-career vet with confidence in routine consults and surgeries, who’s also: - Passionate about client relationships and continuity of care - Keen to work with a varied caseload - from hamsters to Great Danes - Comfortable working within a small team of vets, nurses and care assistants - Open to new ideas — and ready to grow with us As there will be sole charge days, you will need to feel both confident and competent in working solo although you will have the valued support of a strong nursing team. Experience in obstetrics is preferential. 🏥 Our Facilities Purpose-built, fully equipped clinic Digital X-ray, ultrasound, microscopy Dedicated surgery and recovery areas In-house dispensary and pet shop On-site parking 📍 Location Perks We’re located in Pitsea, Essex with fast links to London (just 40 mins by train) and close access to Pitsea Country Park, shops, and housing — ideal whether you’re local or considering a move.
Type: Short-Term / Project-Based (Approx. 4–6 weeks) Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and scope We are a soon-to-launch, design-focused café that pairs modern interior aesthetics with a fresh, soulful approach to brunch. Inspired by the vibrant simplicity of Mediterranean cuisine, our concept is built around clean flavors, beautiful presentation, and feel-good food. As we prepare for our grand opening, we are seeking a temporary freelance Development Chef to lead the creation of our inaugural menu. This is a one-time contract role, perfect for a culinary professional with experience in menu development, particularly in Mediterranean and brunch cuisine, who can translate a creative vision into a fully realized, operationally feasible menu. Write detailed, scalable recipes with ingredient lists, prep instructions, quantities, and estimated costs. Develop plating guides for each dish with photo references or sketches. Create kitchen prep guides and batch cooking instructions to support smooth kitchen operations. Conduct on-site or virtual training sessions with the café’s kitchen team to ensure clear understanding and consistency in preparation and plating. Oversee a kitchen test day or soft launch session to refine recipes and service flow if required.