Job Description

Medivet Colchester Maldon Road is seeking a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team, providing exceptional first-opinion clinical care to our patients and clients.

This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinary surgeon looking to enjoy a high level of clinical freedom while being supported by an experienced team and the wider Medivet network. You'll have the opportunity to manage your own caseload, including some sole charge work, and develop your clinical interests in a well-equipped practice with a loyal and established client base.

You will work alongside our Lead Vet, Alex, who holds a GPCert (ExAP), benefiting from his experience and clinical expertise while enjoying excellent opportunities for collaboration, mentorship and case discussion.

Our practice is equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound and endoscopy, enabling us to provide a high standard of patient care and case work-up. We actively encourage personal and professional development and welcome candidates looking to further their skills in areas of particular interest.

The role is ideally suited to a vet with at least one year's experience in small animal practice who is confident with first-opinion consultations and routine surgical procedures.

The Role

• Ideally 3 days per week (flexibility available for the right candidate)
• 1 in 4 Saturdays at our Colchester London Road clinic
• Some sole charge responsibility
• Opportunity to work up cases and build strong client relationships
• Support from experienced colleagues across the local Medivet community

Why Colchester?

Located in Britain's oldest recorded city, Colchester offers the perfect blend of city living, countryside charm and coastal escapes. With excellent transport links, a vibrant food and culture scene, beautiful surrounding countryside and the Essex coastline within easy reach, it is a fantastic place to build both your career and lifestyle.

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities’ development