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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

• 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

• £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

• 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.

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.