Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is your chance to join a thriving small animal practice that’s been growing since 2009, serving a diverse community in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. You’ll work with a varied and interesting caseload—everything from routine consultations to more complex cases—all supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a genuinely collaborative team. This full-time permanent role (40 hours per week) offers flexible hours designed around you, so you can enjoy that brilliant work-life balance the coastal location affords. Just 30 minutes from the Norfolk coast, this is an ideal setting for vets seeking rewarding clinical work without sacrificing their personal life.

Whether you’re newly qualified seeking the right mentorship or an experienced vet ready for something different, this practice welcomes both. You’ll be joining a well-structured team of 1 Head Vet, 2 RVNs, 1 student nurse, 1 practice manager (also RVN), 3 receptionists, and 1 VCA—people who genuinely support one another and celebrate successes together.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care across a broad range of small animal cases
• Work collaboratively with the Head Vet and nursing team to provide comprehensive patient and client care
• Utilise the practice’s advanced facilities including digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory (Idexx), and dentistry equipment
• Contribute to a supportive, team-based environment where knowledge sharing and professional development are encouraged
• Maintain clinical standards and keep abreast of best practice

Requirements

• Registered as a Veterinary Surgeon with the RCVS
• Strong clinical skills and genuine passion for patient and client care
• Good communication abilities and collaborative approach to teamwork
• Flexible, solution-focused mindset
• No specific experience level required—newly qualified and experienced vets both welcome

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £75,000 (based on experience)
• £5,000 welcome bonus / relocation package
• Flexible working hours and patterns tailored to support work-life balance
• Funded CPD with encouragement to develop your interests
• Paid RCVS, VDS, and one additional professional membership of your choice
• Company pension scheme
• 20% colleague discount at Pets at Home and The Groom Room
• Access to Vet Group services and exclusive rewards
• Opportunities for progression within the Pets at Home Vet Group

About the Practice

King’s Lynn Vets for Pets is a modern, purpose-built small animal practice established in 2009 and part of the Pets at Home Vet Group. Housed in a bright, air-conditioned facility designed to the highest industry standards, the practice is fully equipped with digital radiography and ultrasound, Idexx in-house laboratory, multiparameter monitoring, dentistry facilities, and sevoflurane anaesthesia (uniquely available in King’s Lynn). The team prides itself on creating a welcoming, supportive culture where teamwork is central and everyone is encouraged to thrive.

Located just 30 minutes from the Norfolk coastline, the practice serves a diverse community of pet owners. The cost of living in the area is considerably lower than London, while salaries are competitive regionally and comparable with London wages—a genuine advantage for those seeking quality of life alongside professional reward.