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Join Our Cutting-Edge Referral Hospital in Colchester!. Are you an experienced Advanced Practitioner or Certificate Holder in Small Animal Soft Tissue and/or Orthopaedic Surgery looking for your next challenge? We have the perfect opportunity for you at our newly built, RCVS Accredited Small Animal

Permanent Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Colchester Key Details: • Working Days: Full-time, • Hours: To be confirmed, • Duties: Small animal vet for routine consultations, diagnostics, and soft-tissue procedures, • The client is seeking a dedicated small animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a permanent team in Colchester., • The role will involve managing first-opinion caseloads, including routine consultations, diagnostic workups, and basic soft-tissue procedures., • The successful candidate will provide clear client communication and compassionate patient care., • They will work alongside experienced veterinary nurses and support staff, with access to mentorship and continuing professional development., • The practice is part of a wider veterinary community with multiple sites across the region. It is committed to delivering high-quality small animal care within a supportive, team-oriented environment., • Clinicians have access to in-house diagnostic and treatment facilities and benefit from collaboration with experienced colleagues. For a confidential discussion about this role or the role you are looking for please contact Holly or Gabby on 01423 701321 or email

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Night Role (Out-of-Hours ECC) Vets4Pets Colchester Referral Hospital Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum (28hrs/week, annualised) Work Pattern: 5 nights on / 10 nights off - true work-life balance with long breaks Accommodation available during working shifts: If you are not based local to Colchester We're thrilled to launch our brand-new, advanced clinician-led 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care Service from April 2026 at our purpose-built Colchester Referral Hospital. To deliver exceptional overnight patient care, we're expanding our existing highly skilled night clinical team by seeking confident, experienced Registered Veterinary Nurses ready to step into a rewarding, autonomous night focussed role. Join a progressive, multi-disciplinary referral team where you'll own complex overnight cases, work alongside seasoned RVN's, advanced and residency trained ECC vets to make a real difference working with emergency, critical, medical, and surgical cases. Why experienced RVNs choose our night team • Autonomy & advanced responsibility - Lead overnight ECC monitoring, complex case management, advanced anaesthesia/recovery, emergency response, and handover to the day team, • Referral-level caseload & facilities - Work in a state-of-the-art hospital with cutting-edge diagnostics, ICU and continuous high quality inpatient care, • Career-defining development - Build leadership, ECC expertise, and referral confidence in a supportive, learning-focused environment with funded CPD, • Extra earning potential - Optional paid extra twilight shifts for holiday cover, • Take full ownership of overnight critical, medical & surgical inpatients, • Perform advanced nursing procedures, medication rounds, and post-op monitoring with confidence, • Respond swiftly and professionally to emergencies and incoming referrals, • Maintain precise records, pricing, escalation notes & seamless handovers, • Keep clinical areas spotless, stocked, and handover-ready, • RCVS-registered RVN with strong ECC/medical/surgical experience, • Confident independent decision-maker who knows when to escalate, • Calm, proactive, and resourceful under pressure, • Excellent communicator & true team player, • 30 Veterinary Surgeons | 19 RVNs | 5 SVN | 10 VCAs | dedicated support teams, • 20+ years of consistent investment in facilities, protocols & people, • £33,000-£35,000 annualised salary (competitive for the rota & referral level), • Pension scheme, • Life assurance (4 × salary), • Funded CPD + RCVS & BVA memberships, • Generous employee discounts (Pets at Home, Groom Room, Vets4Pets) Ready to take the next step in your referral career? Apply now or arrange a confidential chat - we'd love to hear from you. Online application link available All applications and discussions are treated in strict confidence. We look forward to welcoming experienced night stars to our growing ECC service! Location: CO3 8PB We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal – 4-Day Week – No OOHs – Essex A well-established small animal practice in Essex, England is looking to welcome a Veterinary Surgeon to their friendly and experienced team. This role is open to vets at various stages of their career, offering flexibility, strong clinical support, and a genuine focus on work–life balance. Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 per year (dependent on experience) Working Pattern: • 40 hours per week, • 4-day week with a fixed day off, • 1:6 Saturday morning rota, • No out-of-hours, • Part-time and fixed-term contract options available Who They Are The practice has been part of the local community for over 75 years and is known for its welcoming culture and high standards of care. The team includes experienced veterinary surgeons and nurses who work collaboratively, making this a supportive environment for vets who enjoy shared learning and continuity of care. The Role • This position offers flexibility and can be shaped around the successful candidate’s experience and interests, • A varied small animal caseload, • A balanced mix of consulting and operating days, • Routine surgeries with scope to develop further clinical interests, • A structured and predictable rota to support forward planning, • Opportunities to grow clinically within a progressive, well-equipped practice, • Vets looking for full-time, part-time, or fixed-term work are all encouraged to apply. Who They’re Looking For • A Veterinary Surgeon registered with the RCVS (or holding an RCVS-recognised qualification), • Open to vets with differing levels of post-graduate experience, • Confidence with consultations and routine procedures (with support available where needed), • A professional, client-focused approach to patient and client care Facilities • Multiple consulting rooms, • Dedicated surgical theatre, • X-ray and ultrasound, • Endoscopy equipment, • Separate exotics ward What You’ll Gain • 5 weeks’ holiday plus bank holidays, • Birthday leave, • RCVS and VDS fees paid, • Funded external CPD and access to a comprehensive online CPD platform, • Career development and progression opportunities, • Employer pension contribution and life assurance, • Enhanced sickness pay and enhanced equal family leave, • Salary sacrifice schemes (electric car and cycle to work), • Employee wellbeing support including EAP, eyecare vouchers, and annual flu jab, • Staff discount schemes What’s Next Apply now or contact Ciaran Drew at or 01392 793241 for a confidential discussion.

Key duties include maintaining animal welfare standards, mentoring staff, and delivering educational experiences for visitors.

Compass Associates is supporting a newly opened veterinary practice in Essex as they look to grow and add a new Veterinary Surgeon to the team. Discounts on your own veterinary care.

If you have worked in general production animal practice you will be amazed at how many of your existing skills are transferable to this more specialist area.

Delivering high-quality medical and surgical care to small animal patients. Be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon with 2+ years’ small animal experience (UK or UK-equivalent). A well-established, multi-site small animal practice is looking to welcome a Veterinary Surgeon into its friendly and experien

Looking for a part time role? Want to bring your dog to work? Newly qualified? Have a few years under belt? Need initial accommodation? Need transport for the first 3 months? .These are all the things this practice has to offer!.Whether you are newly qualified or have years of experience, my cli

Small Animal Vet | Independent Practice | GP & Referral Services. We are proud to be opening applications for a new Veterinary Surgeon to join a growing, small animal practice in Norfolk.

Our prestigious and market leading client, based in Shipdham, is currently a seeking Head of Nutrition to join their well-established and successful team.As the Head of Equine & Smallholder Nutrition, you will play a major part in overseeing product development, feed trials, sampling and the nutriti

Derby College Group (DCG) are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Teacher to join our excellent Level 3 Animal Care department at Broomfield Hall.

Our client is a very successful international food related manufacturer with over 200 factories in Europe and China, employing thousands of people worldwide.The smaller UK side of the business in Holt is exceptionally busy andemploysa friendly and loyal team where product is manufactured and distrib

Small Animal Vet | Independent Practice | GP & Referral Services. We are proud to be opening applications for a new Veterinary Surgeon to join a growing, small animal practice in Norfolk.

Key Skills: Outstanding technical knowledge in animal nutrition equine is essential, some smallholder preferable Educated to Master's degree level, ideally in Equine Science, Equine Studies, Animal Science or Animal Management Exceptional communication skills Excellent organisational skills, accurac

Small Animal Vet | Independent Practice | GP & Referral Services 20 Minute Consults Minimum | CT Scanner in house £40,000 - £70,000 per annum + Extensive Benefits Accommodation &

A veterinary practice in England is seeking a Part-time Night Nurse for a 12-month maternity cover role at their St.The position involves general nursing duties, such as inpatient care and supporting the night vet during out-of-hours emergencies.The role includes perks like 6.CPD allowance, and a sa

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - West Yorkshire. Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - West Yorkshire.

Your responsibilities will include managing a variety of cases and ensuring high-quality care for companion animals.

About the job Small animal Veterinary Surgeon.

A leading veterinary practice in the UK is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team.You'll support a varied caseload while benefiting from a competitive salary dependent on experience, generous holiday, and full encouragement for professional development.Ideal for both recent graduat

We are a busy and well-respected small animal practice with a strong reputation for outstanding client care. RCVS Practice Standards Scheme Accredited Small Animal Practice. We’re looking for a vet with significant experience in small animal practice, perhaps looking to take on a Clinical Director

Animal Friends Insurance is seeking an ambitious, technically accomplished finance leader to help shape the future direction of our finance function within a regulated insurance environment. Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging at Animal Friends. At Animal Friends, we take inclusion seriously.

As a Graduate Producer within our Animal Health portfolio, you’ll help drive every part of the campaign and event production process, supporting the delivery of world‑class conferences at the centre of the global animal health, nutrition and technology ecosystem. Working on our flagship AHNTI (A

Consult Nurse – Registered Veterinary Nurse.Alma Vets is excited to welcome a dedicated Consult Nurse (RVN) to our friendly and supportive team.Located in a vibrant, welcoming community, our practice benefits from excellent local amenities, beautiful green spaces, and great travel links‑making A

A veterinary practice in England is seeking a part-time Veterinary Nurse to join their supportive team.The role includes a variety of responsibilities such as managing nursing clinics, inpatient care, and assisting in surgical settings.They offer a competitive salary and benefits including holiday a

A leading veterinary practice in the United Kingdom is seeking two Small Animal vets to join their experienced team.

A veterinary practice in Church Crookham is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their team.Offering both full-time and part-time roles, this position includes a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £75,000 depending on experience.The practice values a healthy work-life bala

A leading veterinary practice in England is seeking a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse for a dynamic role with small animals and exotics.

An independent veterinary practice in Norfolk is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their growing team.The role includes providing high-quality veterinary care, participating in surgeries, and engaging in continuous professional development.Attractive benefits include unlimited CPD, p

A veterinary practice in South-East London is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive team.The successful candidate will provide high-quality care in a collaborative environment, with access to advanced imaging tools and ongoing professional development opportunities.The r

A local veterinary practice in Essex is seeking an experienced small animal vet for a part-time maternity cover position.

United by the purpose “Healthy Animals, Happy Owners,” we’re proud to deliver exceptional care through collaboration, compassion, and continual learning.

A leading veterinary practice in England is seeking a Small Animal Vet for maternity cover starting in February 2026.

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal, IVC Evidensia.

Leonard Brothers Vets, Whitchurch, Whitchurch, North West.Salary up to £75,000 DOE (pro rata for part time).Leonard Brothers Vets have an exciting new opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team!.This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet looking to join a supportive practice, working in w

Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal. Richmond House Vets is a small animal veterinary practice which has been at the heart of veterinary care in West Yorkshire for over 50 years.

Elm House Vets is a well-established independent small animal practice with a loyal client base and a reputation for providing contextualised care with a personal touch. We’re seeking an experienced small animal vet to join our team for a maternity cover position. MRCVS qualified with at least 2 y

The position emphasizes work-life balance with flexible rota patterns, aiming to accommodate various personal circumstances while ensuring high standards of client and animal care.

You'll have the opportunity to perform a mix of consultations and surgeries, develop your skills, and join a friendly team passionate about animal welfare.

A veterinary practice in Shirley, West Midlands, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon specialized in small animals. This role offers a supportive workplace culture focused on animal care and staff wellbeing.

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step in your career?.Tern Vets is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to help shape the future of Tern Vets.We're offering relocation support of up to £5000, as well as a welcome bonus of £5000 (pro rata).Join our

A leading insurance provider in the UK is looking for an ambitious finance leader to guide their finance function within a regulated environment.This senior role demands someone with exceptional technical accounting skills and insurance industry experience.Responsibilities include oversight of finan

A veterinary recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive small animal hospital in Norfolk.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join the Manor Vet team at our recently refurbished Shirley site.This role offers a well-balanced caseload between surgery and medicine.We could also consider a consult‑only role for those that’d prefer this.We’re able to offer candid

A leading veterinary practice in Devon is seeking an experienced veterinarian to join their close-knit team.The role offers competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and support for career development, including partnership opportunities.Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with a focus on both patient care

The clinical team is made up of vets working towards or holding certificates in areas like ECC and small animal surgery, and are always looking for ways to support each other’s growth. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and nurses like you in finding the ideal

A veterinary practice in the UK is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for their Shirley site, offering a balanced caseload between surgery and medicine.Candidates can opt for a consult-only role or receive a relocation allowance and a welcome bonus.The role emphasizes flexibility in hours and promotes a s