Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Kernow Vet Group; Halstead; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Halstead seeks a part-time Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive and friendly team. This role offers a mix of routine consultations and surgeries, with a commitment to professional development and maintaining a positive work-life balance. The veterinary surgeon will work 20 hours a week, including 1 in 4 Saturdays, while benefiting from generous annual leave, CPD support, and community involvement.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD allowance

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Comfortable with routine veterinary practices and surgery.
• Must communicate well with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical care to small animals.
• Work collaboratively with the veterinary team.
• Participate in community outreach for animal welfare.

Skills

Routine consultations

Surgery

Good communication

Team collaboration

Professional development

Job description

Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic, Halstead, Halstead, South East

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.

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, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• 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
• 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

Catley Cross, Halstead, Halstead, CO9 2PE, 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 Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.