Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Halstead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Halstead is looking for a part-time Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive team. This role includes managing first-opinion medical and surgical cases while promoting work-life balance with 20 hours per week. The ideal candidate will enjoy routine consultations and surgery, provide excellent client service, and appreciate a collaborative environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a generous CPD allowance.

Benefits

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal veterinary practice.
• Willingness to support professional development.
• Ability to work autonomously while being part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-opinion medical and surgical cases.
• Communicate well with clients and colleagues.
• Participate in local animal charity support initiatives.

Skills

Comfortable with routine consultations

Good surgical skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

£47,593 per year - estimated ?

Part time

NEW

Salary up to £35,000 DOE and Welcome Bonus up to £2,500

Catley Cross Vets is looking for a part-time Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive team. We're a well-established practice known for high-quality, compassionate care and a genuinely positive working environment where teamwork, clinical standards and work-life balance really matter.

A Caseload That Keeps You Engaged

Your working week will include a varied mix of first-opinion medical and surgical cases, giving you the opportunity to work cases up to your level of experience. We actively support professional development and CPD, encouraging you to grow clinical interests while maintaining confidence and autonomy in your day-to-day work.

Confidence, Collaboration and Care

This role suits a vet who is comfortable with routine consultations and surgery, enjoys being part of a close-knit team and communicates well with both colleagues and clients. You'll be supported to practise good medicine in a calm, collaborative environment.

Hours That Fit Around Life

The role offers 20 hours per week across three days, within school hours, alongside 1 in 4 Saturdays (8am-2pm). There is no out-of-hours work, helping you maintain a healthy and sustainable work-life balance.

A Team with Heart and Community Spirit

At Catley Cross, you'll join a down-to-earth team who genuinely enjoy working together. We're proud of our strong community ties and regularly support local animal charities, including the RSPCA, as part of our commitment to making a difference beyond the practice.

Life in Charming Halstead

Located in the traditional market town of Halstead, the practice is surrounded by riverside walks along the River Colne, independent shops, cafés, and beautiful historic architecture offering a relaxed, character-filled setting to work and unwind.

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 –

Benefits

• 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 colleague wellbeing
• Development
• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
• 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, Salary up to £35,000 DOE