Salary up to £75,000 DOE plus a relocation allowance up to £5,000
Are you a small animal vet looking for a new opportunity that fits around your life, with a genuinely supportive and friendly team? At Paws Colchester Vets, we're seeking a part-time veterinary surgeon to join our close-knit, three-vet practice. We prioritize flexibility, team spirit, and excellent clinical care in our approach.
About Us
Paws Colchester is an independent, well-established practice located on the edge of Colchester—a vibrant, historic town with excellent amenities, access to countryside, and proximity to the coast, including Mersea Island. We enjoy strong rail links to London and Norwich, offering a relaxed coastal lifestyle combined with city access.
Our team is close and collaborative, comprising five highly skilled Registered Veterinary Nurses who support clinical work and run nurse-led clinics. Our front-of-house team includes three experienced receptionists dedicated to providing top-tier client service.
The Role
1. Position: Part-Time Small Animal Vet
2. Working Hours: Flexible, tailored to your needs
3. Weekends: Only 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (8:30am-12:30pm)
4. Out of Hours: None, ensuring your evenings and weekends are free
We are open to tailoring the role to match your strengths and interests, with a varied caseload suitable for experienced vets or those looking to develop. Mentorship and ongoing support are integral to our culture, helping you thrive.
What Makes Us Different
1. Genuine flexibility supporting work-life balance
2. A collaborative, welcoming environment where everyone's voice matters
3. High clinical standards emphasizing quality over quantity
4. Support for further qualifications and CPD, including a Certificate in Ophthalmology
5. Time to build client relationships and deliver gold-standard care
6. Modern equipment and a team invested in each other's success
Because our people matter
We value our team as the core of our success, investing in our people, premises, and processes. Benefits include:
Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
* Additional holiday for your birthday
Wellbeing
* Private Medical Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
Development
* £1250 CPD allowance plus 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro-rata)
* Support for certificates
* Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
* Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
* £1250 annual Care Fund for all vets
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme with employer contribution
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes
* Flexible voluntary benefits
* Discounts and cashback with retailers
* Discounted pet treatment at IVC practices
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