
A four-day week, no on-call and a varied caseload including cats, dogs, small furries and wildlife make this a well-rounded small animal role in Witham. You’ll also have access to advanced diagnostics and a large, supportive team with certificate holders across several disciplines.
This is a full-time small animal Veterinary Surgeon role based in Witham, with a caseload that includes cats, dogs, small furries and wildlife. The role offers clinical variety, access to hospital status, and the chance to work alongside certificate holders in surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology and internal medicine.
The rota is structured around 41 hours over four days, with shifts from 8am to a 6.30pm last appointment. It includes 1 in 5 Saturday mornings and 1 in 8 emergency day cover for the practice's own clients only. There is no on-call, and weekend working is balanced with extra time off, allowing up to five consecutive rest days.
Spring Lodge has been part of the Witham community for over 50 years and operates as part of inspiring vet care. The practice is committed to continuous improvement and sustainability, and the main site includes separate cat and dog areas, multiple consult rooms, three theatres, dedicated imaging and lab spaces, purpose-built wards, quiet office areas and staff facilities.
The team includes highly skilled RVNs and certificate holders in ophthalmology, orthopaedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and cardiology. The practice also has a hospital site with more extensive diagnostic and surgical facilities, and overnight hospital cases are transferred there for 24-hour nursing and veterinary care.