Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Vet Record Careers; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join their close-knit team in Colchester. This role offers genuine flexibility to support your work-life balance, with only one Saturday morning every three weeks required. You'll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values high clinical standards and fosters personal development. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits including private medical insurance and a generous CPD allowance, this position is ideal for a vet looking to thrive in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. Join a practice where your contributions truly matter!

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal veterinary practice.
• Ability to build relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals.
• Collaborate with a supportive team of vets and nurses.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Client Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Veterinary Software

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Salary up to £75,000 DOE plus a relocation allowance up to £5,000

Are you a small animal vet looking for a new opportunity that fits around your life, with a genuinely supportive and friendly team? At Paws Colchester Vets, we're looking for a part-time veterinary surgeon to join our close-knit, three-vet practice, where flexibility, team spirit, and excellent clinical care are at the heart of everything we do.

About Us

Paws Colchester is well-established practice situated on the edge of Colchester - a vibrant and historic town with great local amenities, easy access to the countryside, and just a short drive from the coast, including beautiful Mersea Island. With strong rail links to both London and Norwich, we offer the best of both worlds: a relaxed coastal-lifestyle setting with easy access to the city.

We're proud to be a genuinely close and collaborative team. Our vets work alongside five exceptional and highly skilled Registered Veterinary Nurses, each of whom plays a crucial role in both clinical support and running their own nurse-led clinics. In addition, we have a welcoming and efficient front-of-house team made up of three experienced receptionists who help ensure every client receives the best possible service from start to finish.

The Role

• Position: Part-Time Small Animal Vet
• Working Hours: Flexible - we're happy to work with you to find a schedule that suits your needs
• Weekends: Only 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (8:30am-12:30pm)
• Out of Hours: None - your evenings and weekends are your own
  
  

We're able to tailor the role to match your strengths and interests. We see a varied and interesting caseload and the role would suit a vet with some experience, but we're also keen to develop. Mentorship and ongoing support are part of our culture, and we're here to help you thrive.

What Makes Us Different

• We offer genuine flexibility to support your work-life balance
• A collaborative and welcoming environment, where everyone's voice matters
• Our clinical standards are high, and we pride ourselves on quality, not quantity
• You'll have time to build relationships with clients and provide gold-standard care
• We have an Ophthalmology certificate holderand are keen to support anyone if they have an interest in further education.
• We have modern equipment and all the tools you need, but most importantly, we have a team that's invested in each other's success
  
  

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
  
  

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
  
  

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
  
  

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees
  
  

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary

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