Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon position offers a 30 hour week spread across three days, with one Saturday shift every fourth Saturday. There are no out-of-hours duties, and the practice notes that there is practically no sole charge.

You’ll be part of a first opinion team working across a varied and rewarding caseload, with scope to continue developing your clinical skills and interests while contributing to the wider clinical culture of the practice. The role sits within a friendly, supportive environment that values collaboration and ongoing development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first opinion small animal care as part of the clinical team.
• Work collaboratively with vets, nurses and patient care staff to support patient and client care.
• Handle routine medical and surgical cases with growing confidence.
• Contribute to a positive clinical culture and support colleagues where appropriate.
• Take part in the Saturday rota, working one Saturday every fourth week.

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration, or eligibility to register.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development.
• Professionalism, reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A genuine commitment to excellent patient and client care.

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 pro rata, dependent on experience.
• 30 hour week over three days.
• No out-of-hours duties.
• One Saturday shift every fourth Saturday.
• 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees.
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes, subject to eligibility.
• Retail discounts and cashback offers.
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets.
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet.
• Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and role-relevant courses.
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks.

About the Practice

Terrington Veterinary Centre is described as a local veterinary practice with a good bonded client base and a community feel. The team includes 5 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 3 patient care assistants and 6 vets, with 78+ years of cumulative experience, a surgery certificate holder and 2 vet GDP advisors.

The practice is based in Terrington St. Clements in Norfolk, within reach of the Norfolk coast, Sandringham and King's Lynn. It is well equipped with the usual equipment, and the practice notes that there is practically no sole charge.