Veterinary Surgeon | Essex | £60,000–£70,000 DOE

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Salary
£70,000

Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)

Contact
Iain Anderson

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Essex, United Kingdom

4-day week, no OOH, exotics caseload, purpose-built practice & dedicated theatre days — full & part-time considered in Colchester, Essex.

Who They Are

This is a well-established, purpose-built small animal practice with over 75 years of history serving its local community in Colchester, Essex. Operating across two sites, the main practice features five consulting rooms, a dedicated surgical theatre, and a separate exotics ward — all equipped to a high clinical standard with modern, up-to-date facilities.

The team is experienced, collaborative, and genuinely invested in each other's development. Vets with special interests in imaging and exotics work alongside colleagues pursuing further qualifications, creating a culture of shared knowledge and clinical curiosity. Leadership is supportive, and the working environment reflects a practice that values its people as much as its patients.

This is a practice with deep roots in its community, a stable client base built over decades, and the facilities and culture to support a long, rewarding career.

What You'll Do

• Manage a varied small animal and exotics caseload across dedicated consulting and theatre days, with clinical freedom to work cases up properly
• Conduct thorough clinical examinations and diagnostics using on-site digital X-ray, ultrasound, and multiple endoscopy systems
• Carry out routine and elective surgical procedures within a dedicated surgical theatre, with support from an experienced nursing team
• Deliver care aligned with RCVS best practice guidelines, maintaining high standards of patient safety, pain management, and evidence-based medicine
• Build continuity of care with clients through consistent, clear communication of treatment plans and clinical decisions
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of vets, nurses, and support staff, contributing to clinical discussion and shared learning
• Support the broader community client base across both practice sites

What You'll Gain

• Salary of £60,000–£70,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Structured 4-day working week with a fixed day off — no out-of-hours commitments
• Balanced rota of two consulting days and two theatre days, designed to develop well-rounded clinical capability while supporting individual interests
• Exposure to a genuinely diverse caseload including small animal, exotics, routine wellness, chronic disease management, and complex surgical cases
• 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Funded external CPD plus access to an extensive online CPD programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount schemes
• Wellness programme including employee assistance, eyecare vouchers, free annual flu jab, and cycle to work scheme

What's Needed

• RCVS registration (essential)
• Competency across routine consultations and surgical procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively within an experienced, knowledge-sharing team
• Commitment to high clinical standards and a positive client experience
• An interest in developing clinical interests, including exotics, is warmly welcomed

Tel: 0330 1135 222
Address: Essex, United Kingdom