Small Animal Vet | Newly Opening Practice

Compass Associates; Colchester; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous CPD allowance and in-house development

Paid memberships

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on your own veterinary care

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Colchester is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their newly opened site. This exciting role offers up to £65,000 plus benefits. The practice provides a wide range of services, allowing for a diverse case load and growth opportunities. Candidates can be new graduates or experienced clinicians willing to make a significant impact in their early development stages.

Qualifications

• Open to New Graduates & Experienced Clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care across general practice services.
• Collaborate with nurses and support staff to deliver patient care.
• Participate in internal medicine cases and surgical procedures.

Job description

Overview

Compass Associates is supporting a newly opened veterinary practice in Essex as they look to grow and add a new Veterinary Surgeon to the team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new site in the early stages of their development and make a real impact on the site. The practice opened Summer 2025 and offers general practice services including soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries, dentistry, consults, airway surgeries and more. Location is on the Essex coast and is commutable from Colchester, Brightlingsea, West Mersea, Walton-on-the-Naze, Braintree and surrounding areas.

Open to New Graduates & Experienced Clinicians. Up to £65,000 + Benefits.

The Practice

The team has a strong client base with good local reviews and is equipped with brand new consult and surgery rooms, a team of nurses and non-clinical support staff. The practice currently offers a mix of general practice services with opportunities for a wide range of cases.

The Role

You would see a good blend of internal medicine cases, surgical procedures and work on in-house diagnostics (X-ray and ultrasound). Candidates may be experienced clinicians looking to help manage or new graduates starting their first roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care across general practice services, including soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries, dentistry, consults and diagnostic workups.
• Collaborate with nurses and support staff to deliver comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in internal medicine cases, surgical procedures and use in-house X-ray and ultrasound for diagnostics.

Benefits

• Generous CPD allowance and in-house development
• Paid memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on your own veterinary care

Salary

Up to £65,000 + Benefits

Application

If you wish to apply for this position, please contact Theo Hoten on 02394 214 488 or email a CV to [e-mail]

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industry

• Veterinary Services