Veterinary Surgeon - Essex Independent & Expanding – Modern, recently refurbished practice with RCVS Tier 2, ISFM & RWAF accreditation Beautiful Coastal Location – 5 minutes from the beach in Clacton-on-Sea, with great links to Colchester, Ipswich & London Supportive, Experienced and Well-Established Team – 13 vets, 13 RVNs and a friendly wider team in a collaborative, caring environment, including senior colleagues with decades of experience in the practice Flexible Working – 4-day week, 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, no OOHs and part-time considered Competitive Benefits Package – Including salary up to £75,000 DOE plus 5 weeks holiday, CPD/certificate support, professional fees paid and extra wellbeing perks Are you looking for a role where you’ll be genuinely supported, encouraged to grow, and part of a team that feels more like family? This independent small animal practice in Clacton-on-Sea could be exactly what you’re after. Located just a five-minute walk from the beach, you’ll get the best of both worlds — seaside living with great connections to Colchester, Ipswich, and London. You’ll be joining a wonderfully friendly and sociable team of vets, nurses, and support staff who all share the same goal: providing gold-standard care for their patients while creating a supportive and enjoyable workplace for each other. The practice is proudly independent and holds RCVS, ISFM and RWAF accreditation. It’s also a Veterinary Nurse Training Centre, so learning, development, and supporting each other are truly at the heart of everything they do. The building itself has been recently refurbished and extended, so you’ll be working in a bright, modern space that’s designed with both staff and patients in mind. Facilities include a fully equipped operating theatre, video endoscopy, x-ray suite, a new ultrasound machine, dental x-ray, ECG, and tonometer. There are also separate dog and cat wards and waiting areas, plus isolation facilities — everything you need to provide the very best care! Work-life balance is taken seriously here. The role is based on a four-day week, with three 9am starts and one earlier start at 8:30am. You’ll finish at either 5:30pm or 7pm depending on the day, and Saturday mornings are just 1 in 4, finishing at 12pm. Best of all, there are no out-of-hours commitments. If you’re looking for part-time hours, the team are happy to discuss this too. The practice is looking for a vet who is kind, approachable, and enjoys working cases through from start to finish (or handing over seamlessly when needed). You’ll need at least a year of UK clinical experience and good communication skills, but more than anything, they’re looking for someone who will fit into their collaborative, caring team. Interested and want to know more about the specifics? Get in touch for an informal chat now! Role: Salary up to £75,000 DOE 4 day week Three 9am starts, one 8:30am start Two 5:30pm finishes, two 7pm finishes 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, 8:30am - 12pm No OOHs Open to part-time applications Benefits: 5 weeks holiday pro rata Certificate support CPD allowance negotiable RCVS, VDS and BSAVA paid Gym membership Staff discounts For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on or email to To view all our vacancies, please visit And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply. Ref: JOB-55242