Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group, Witham, South East – Full Time, Part Time, Flexible – Salary up to £60,000 DOE
About the Role
For over 50 years, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has been a trusted part of the Witham community. We’re now looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys high standards, great teamwork and getting real satisfaction from their clinical work.
Clinical Variety with Real Depth
You’ll see a broad mix of patients including cats, dogs, small furries, exotics and wildlife. The caseload includes routine work alongside orthopaedics, TPLOs, fracture repairs, laparoscopy and ophthalmology, with hospital status allowing exposure to complex cases. Consult-only roles can also be discussed.
Facilities That Help You Do Your Best Work
You’ll have access to ultrasound, endoscopy, ECG, advanced imaging, a full IDEXX lab, digital and dental x-ray, and a wide range of laparoscopic and orthopaedic equipment, all within a practice committed to continuous improvement and sustainability.
A Nursing Team That Truly Supports You
Our highly skilled RVNs play an active role in patient care and diagnostics, helping create a smooth, collaborative working day where vets can focus on what matters most.
Space, Comfort and Modern Design
Our main site offers separate cat and dog areas, multiple consult rooms, three theatres, dedicated imaging and lab spaces, purpose-built wards, quiet office areas and welcoming staff facilities — plus free off-site parking and opportunities to work across multiple branches.
Work-Life Balance That Really Works
Vets work 41 hours over four days, with shifts from 8am to 6.30pm last appointment. The rota includes 1 in 5 Saturday mornings and 1 in 8 emergency day cover for our own clients only. There’s no OOH, and weekend working is balanced with extra time off, allowing up to five consecutive rest days.
A Team You’ll Learn and Grow With
You’ll join a large, supportive team with certificate holders across surgery, medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology and advanced practice, alongside strong support for future certificates, wellbeing initiatives and regular in-house CPD.
Life in and Around Witham
Based in Powers Hall End, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a peaceful setting with excellent transport links, direct trains to London, easy access to the A12 and plenty of green space nearby, ideal for a balanced and well-connected lifestyle.
Benefits at a Glance
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
- 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
- Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources
- World leading [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Training Centres
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
- BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
How to Apply
Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat with Bartosz Piasecki at [contact hidden].
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from all candidates.