Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Practitioner at our state-of-the-art, RCVS-accredited small animal hospital in Colchester. Whether you’re early in your career or an experienced Advanced Practitioner, we offer the support, caseload, and working environment to help you thrive. Why work with us: A brand-new, multidisciplinary hospital with a collaborative team culture where every colleague is respected and valued. We work together to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. A 35-strong, permanent clinical team of talented professionals, each with varied interests spanning Advanced Orthopaedics, Medicine, ECC, Exotics, Imaging, Cardiology, Surgery, and Ophthalmology. A supportive and thriving team with access to advanced equipment and facilities, enabling you to fully utilise your knowledge and skills to provide an excellent standard of care for our patients. We provide 24-hour hospitalisation for our inpatients, ensuring continuity of care. A flexible rota that is designed around your lifestyle, outside commitments, and personal passions, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. Exposure to a diverse caseload, from general practice to second opinion and referral work, providing plenty of opportunities to work on advanced and emergency cases. We tailor your workload and CPD to suit your interests and skills, with opportunities for development in your chosen fields. What we offer: Salary £40,000 - £80,000, depending on experience (pro-rata for part-time) A large local client base and stimulating cases to keep you challenged and engaged A supportive team environment, whether you're just starting out or pursuing further specialisation Career progression with personalised CPD options to help you reach your goals If you're looking for a role in a modern, progressive hospital with a passionate team and great flexibility, we’d love to hear from you