Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Witham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VC Evidensia UK is seeking a dedicated veterinarian to join the Spring Lodge Veterinary Group in Witham. This permanent role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time options, a competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including continued professional development and support for work-life balance in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

6.6 weeks annual leave

Additional holiday for your birthday

£1250 CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in clinical roles preferred.
• Willingness to participate in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical duties and ensure high standards of veterinary care.
• Participate in the emergency cover rota as needed.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide quality patient care.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Clinical skills

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Spring Lodge Veterinary Group, Witham, Witham, South East

Salary up to £65,000 DOE, plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance and up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus

At Spring Lodge Veterinary Group, we are expanding and excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a new colleague to join our well-established, friendly, and welcoming practice. Whether you’re looking to develop your clinical skills or want to be part of a collaborative and caring team, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

The Role

This is a permanent position with flexibility built in — we’re happy to discuss full-time or part-time options to suit your lifestyle and career aspirations.

What we offer

• 41 hours per week over 4 days, with our day running from 8.00am to the last appointment at 6.30pm .
• No out of hours work, with overnight inpatient care provided on-site.
• 1:5 Saturday morning rota.
• 1:8 rota for emergency cover (8.00am –5.00pm ), for our own clients only.
• An extra day off after working a weekend — giving you up to 5 consecutive days off without using annual leave.
• Opportunity to work across our multi-site group, with each branch offering a unique working environment.

Our Facilities

• As a hospital-standard clinic, we offer an extensive range of surgical and diagnostic equipment including:
• Separate dog, cat, and isolation wards
• Ultrasound, endoscopy, and dental radiography
• Full in-house laboratory
• Advanced surgical kit including laparoscopy and orthopaedic equipment

We are also a host clinic for Vets Now, allowing us to offer 24-hour patient continuity with the benefit of on-site support.

Our Team & Development Focus

We value individual growth and development. You’ll join a team of vets with certificates in surgery, medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology, and advanced general practice — plus others currently working towards them.

We’re proud of our skilled nursing team, supported by 4 VCAs and dedicated receptionists at each of our six clinics. We actively encourage knowledge sharing through:

• Journal clubs (led by vets and nurses)
• In-house CPD sessions on special interest topics such as cardiology and ultrasonography

Our Culture

We’re a close-knit and supportive team that believes in looking after each other. Expect:

• Regular social events — from group-wide celebrations to smaller team get-togethers
• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions
• A commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement in all areas

Location

Ideally located with excellent access to London, the coast, and Stansted Airport, Spring Lodge offers the best of both worlds — easy access to the city and travel links, plus countryside living if you prefer a quieter pace.

Whatever your professional goals, we are keen to support you in achieving them. Join a team where you can thrive, feel valued, and grow.

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
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 5 days paid 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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• 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

Spring Lodge Veterinary Group, Witham

Powers Hall End, Witham, Witham, CM8 2HG, 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.