Job Description

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, cafes, and beautiful historic architecture offering a relaxed, character-filled setting to work and unwind.



Because our people matter



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



Wellbeing

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



Colleague Benefits

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

Salary up to 35,000 DOE



We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.