Veterinary Surgeon

Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Colchester Essex
Hours: Full-time (40 hours 4-day week) or part-time options available
Practice: Colne Valley Veterinary Practice
Salary: per annum depending on experience

Colne Valley Veterinary Practice offers the opportunity to work in a well-equipped purpose-built small animal practice with a collaborative team and the clinical freedom to manage cases properly. Your development interests and work-life balance are just as valued as your expertise. With exposure to exotics and a balanced mix of consulting and surgery across the week this role is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to continue developing within a supportive experienced team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build further clinical confidence as well as explore areas of interest and enjoy a structured rota with no out-of-hours commitments.

Why join us

Work a structured 4-day week with a fixed day off and no out-of-hours work
Enjoy a varied small animal and exotics caseload
Benefit from a balanced rota with dedicated consulting and theatre days
Deliver high-quality care using excellent facilities including ultrasound digital x-ray and multiple endoscopy systems
Be part of a collaborative team that values clinical discussion learning and professional development
Build strong relationships with clients through continuity of care

The team and practice

Colne Valley Veterinary Practice has been caring for the pets of Colchester and the surrounding community for more than 75 years. Our Colchester site is a purpose-built small animal practice with five consulting rooms a dedicated surgical theatre and a separate exotics ward with up to date and modern equipment.

Within our four-day working week we aim to provide every vet with a balanced rota of two consulting days and two theatre days supporting development as a confident and capable all-round clinician while still encouraging individual clinical interests.

Youll work alongside a friendly and experienced team of vets nurses and support colleagues who enjoy sharing knowledge and supporting each other day-to-day. The team includes vets with special interests in imaging and exotics as well as a colleague currently studying towards a surgical certificate.

The practice is well equipped with digital x-ray ultrasound and endoscopy facilities enabling you to diagnose and manage cases to a high clinical standard. We also have a nearby branch practice in Wivenhoe providing consults helping us maintain strong relationships with clients across the local community.

Located in Britains oldest recorded town Colchester offers the perfect balance of city access countryside and coast. With easy access to London by train and some beautiful coastline just a short drive away its an ideal location for work and lifestyle balance.

What were looking for

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
Confident managing routine consultations and surgical procedures
A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues
Passion for delivering excellent clinical care and client experience
Interest in developing clinical interests such as exotics is welcomed

A minimum of 3-5 years UK experience an advantage but not essential.

What we offer

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sicknesspayand Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Wellness program including: Employeeassistanceprogram Eyecare voucher scheme and Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme

Colne Valley Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned we can truly be driven by our purpose to create a better world and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.

At Linnaeus A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up step up and deliver quality access toa huge networkof specialists worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health allowing you to focus on what you do best care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse we care about you and want you to be authentic with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further pleaseget in touch withJoanne in the recruitment team at

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Salary Value: per annum;
Salary Description: depending on experience;