Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Colchester; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice in Colchester is seeking a dedicated part-time small animal vet to join their friendly team. This role offers flexible working hours, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively. With a focus on high-quality care and a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills further and build lasting relationships with clients. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a commitment to your professional development through CPD support. If you are passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a collaborative team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal veterinary practice is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to build client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care for small animals.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled veterinary nurses.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Client Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Veterinary Equipment

Job description

Paws Colchester Veterinary Centre, Colchester, Colchester, East of England

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 an independent, 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
• One of our vets holds a Certificate in Ophthalmology, and we’re passionate about supporting further qualifications and CPD
• You’ll have time to build relationships with clients and provide gold-standard care
• 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

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
• 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
• 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

Paws Colchester Veterinary Centre, Colchester

Willows Court, Willows Shopping Centre, 10 The Willows, Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 8PZ, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Michael Middleton from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.