Back
Apply
6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees
Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) Retail discounts and cashback offers Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
Apply
Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic, Halstead, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time
Salary up to £70,000 DOE
Salary up to £70,000 DOE
Welcome bonus of up to £5,000
Relocation allowance of up to £3,000
Catley Cross Vets is looking for a full-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 40 hours per week across four or five days, possibly 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, cafés, and beautiful historic architecture offering a relaxed, character-filled setting to work and unwind.
You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance
Work-life Balance & Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.
Catley Cross Veterinary Clinic, Halstead
Catley Cross, Halstead, CO9 2PE, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Bartosz Piasecki from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.