Join a multi-award-winning small animal hospital with outstanding RCVS accreditation, flexible rotas (1:4 weekends, no on-call), and genuine opportunities to develop special interests—all in a supportive team of 15 vets who mentor and champion your growth.
1:4 weekend rota; no on-call duties
Mill House Veterinary Surgery & Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their high-achieving small animal team in King's Lynn. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a well-established, clinically advanced practice recognised for excellence across all six RCVS awards. The role offers flexibility across daytime shifts (half consulting, half theatre), twilight shifts (noon–10pm), and duty shifts (6:30pm–9am), with your rota tailored to your preferred working times and clinical interests. Full-time positions work 38 hours over 4 days a week with a 1:4 weekend rota and no on-call—a genuine win for work-life balance.
You'll be joining a thriving referral and first-opinion practice with an inquisitive, learning-focused culture where wellbeing is genuinely prioritised. The practice handles a varied caseload and accepts referrals in internal medicine, laparoscopy, radiology, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology, dermatology, and acupuncture. With exceptional equipment including video endoscopy, laparoscopy, vascular sealing devices, harmonic scalpel, CR digital X-ray, digital dental X-ray, colour flow Doppler, capnography, ventilator, and slit lamp, you'll have the resources to develop expertise across multiple specialisms.
King's Lynn offers a rich blend of history, culture, scenic beauty, and beaches—a rewarding location for those seeking a balanced lifestyle outside the city.
Mill House Veterinary Surgery & Hospital was established in King Street, King's Lynn in 1984 by David and Carole Clarke, relocating to its current newly-built centre at Mill House in 1990. The practice is a multi-award-winning, RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital staffed 24 hours a day for emergency cases, providing the highest standards in staff expertise, buildings, equipment, service, and hygiene. Awarded outstanding in all six RCVS awards, the practice is recognised as a gold standard Cat Friendly Clinic and silver standard Rabbit Friendly Clinic, and has been named Practice of the Year twice. It combines high-specification facilities with a loyal client base who appreciate quality care and a friendly approach.
Part of IVC Evidensia—the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group comprising over 900 practices and referral hospitals—the practice benefits from a shared purpose of happier animals and happier owners. The team of 15 veterinary surgeons includes certificate holders in cardiology, advanced imaging, ECC, soft tissue, ophthalmology, small animal medicine, and exotics. The practice is supported by a large team of 15 registered veterinary nurses, 8 student veterinary nurses, and 20 support staff. The culture prioritises learning, wellbeing, and input from all colleagues.
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