Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal in Witham

Join to apply for the Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal role at IVC Evidensia

Salary up to £60,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £5,000 and Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

For over 50 years, Spring Lodge has been a trusted part of the Witham community. We’re now looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys high standards, great teamwork and getting real satisfaction from their clinical work.

Clinical Variety with Real Depth

You’ll see a broad mix of patients including cats, dogs, small furries, exotics and wildlife. The caseload includes routine work alongside orthopaedics, TPLOs, fracture repairs, laparoscopy and ophthalmology, with hospital status allowing exposure to complex cases. Consult‑only roles can also be discussed.

Facilities That Help You Do Your Best Work

You’ll have access to ultrasound, endoscopy, ECG, advanced imaging, a full IDEXX lab, digital and dental x‑ray, and a wide range of laparoscopic and orthopaedic equipment, all within a practice committed to continuous improvement and sustainability.

Nursing Team That Truly Supports You

Our highly skilled RVNs play an active role in patient care and diagnostics, helping create a smooth, collaborative working day where vets can focus on what matters most.

Space, Comfort and Modern Design

Our main site offers separate cat and dog areas, multiple consult rooms, three theatres, dedicated imaging and lab spaces, purpose‑built wards, quiet office areas and welcoming staff facilities — plus free off‑site parking and opportunities to work across multiple branches.

Work‑Life Balance That Really Works

Vets work 41 hours over four days, with shifts from 8am to a 6.30pm last appointment. The rota includes 1 in 5 Saturday mornings and 1 in 8 emergency day cover for our own clients only. There’s no OOH, and weekend working is balanced with extra time off, allowing up to five consecutive rest days.

A Team You’ll Learn and Grow With

You’ll join a large, supportive team with certificate holders across surgery, medicine, cardiology, ophthalmology and advanced practice, alongside strong support for future certificates, wellbeing initiatives and regular in‑house CPD.

Life in and Around Witham

Based in Powers Hall End, Spring Lodge offers a peaceful setting with excellent transport links, direct trains to London, easy access to the A12 and plenty of green space nearby, ideal for a balanced and well‑connected lifestyle.

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 the following:

• 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
• £1,250 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 £1,250 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

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Veterinary Services

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing 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.