Veterinary Surgeon

Linnaeus; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established veterinary practice in Colchester is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team. You'll work within a purpose-built facility, managing a varied caseload while enjoying a supportive environment designed for professional growth. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years' experience, confidence in routine surgeries, and a passion for delivering exceptional care to pets and clients. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for further development.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program including Employee assistance program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Veterinary Surgeon.
• Confidence with routine surgeries and consults.
• Experience in providing excellent pet care.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team in a small animal practice.
• Manage a varied caseload of consultations and surgeries.
• Participate in a structured rota for work-life balance.

Skills

RCVS registration

2+ years as a Veterinary Surgeon

Confidence with routine surgeries

Experience in delivering great care

Job description

Job Title

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Location

Location: Colne Valley Vets, Colchester, Essex

Job Type

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per year, depending on experience

Hours

Hours: 40 hours per week, 4-day week with fixed day off. 1:6 Saturday morning rota and no OOH’s. Part time and FTC options available.

Overview

Join us at Colne Valley in Colchester and become part of an established and friendly veterinary practice with more than 75 years of presence in the community!

The role

• A fantastic opportunity for an experienced vet to work with a team of established peers in our purpose-built, small animal practice.
• Work on a varied caseload that gives you the opportunity to continuously develop and grow.
• Join a structured rota, enabling you to easily plan your work and time off.
• We offer a great blend of consulting and operating days with routine surgeries.
• Become part of a constantly evolving practice that offers excellent facilities and work-life balance to its colleagues, while providing the very best care to its clients from the moment they step through the door.
• Looking for a part time or fixed term option? We have some flexible opportunities available!

What we’re looking for

• A Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration or an RCVS recognised qualification
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a Veterinary Surgeon
• Confidence with routine surgeries and consults
• Experience in delivering great care to pets and clients alike

About us

At Colne Valley Vets we are all about bringing a warm and friendly service to our customers and developing strong bonds with our community. Our Colchester practice benefits from five dedicated consulting rooms, a separate exotics ward, full x-ray and ultrasound facilities, 3 different types of endoscopes, a dedicated surgical theatre and much more! We also have a branch practice in Wivenhoe offering consults.

We are incredibly proud of our team of vets and nurses who work extremely well together and have built a truly established group of experienced professionals.

What we offer

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay and Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Wellness program including: Employee assistance program, Eyecare voucher scheme , and Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme

Colne Valley Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further, please get in touch with Camilla in the recruitment team at [e-mail]