Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious veterinary surgeon with surgical flair to make a real impact. Based primarily at Hall Road in Norwich, you'll work full-time (39 hours over 4 days) within a collaborative, purpose-built practice where orthopaedics and soft-tissue surgery thrive. With no out-of-hours commitment and only a 1:5 weekend rota, you'll have genuine clinical freedom to develop your surgical interests, whether that's orthopaedics or certificate work.

Norwich itself is a gem: vibrant city life sits alongside beautiful countryside and the Norfolk coast just 30 minutes away, making it ideal if you value work-life balance and outdoor space.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality small animal clinical care within a team of 6 vets (including a new graduate) and 8 support staff
• Take on surgical cases with scope for orthopaedic specialisation and certificate progression
• Contribute to collaborative clinical discussions and case reviews that happen daily
• Lead consultations (30-minute appointments) and wellness checks (15-minute vaccination slots)
• Share weekend rota duties at the Norwich Sprowston site (1:5 frequency)
• Support occasional flexibility across the other two Norwich practices as needed
• Engage with the practice's ongoing expansion plans as a potential future partner

Requirements

• RCVS registration as a Veterinary Surgeon
• Ideally 2 or more years' experience in small animal practice
• Demonstrable surgical bias, with orthopaedic experience or keen interest in developing it
• Excellent communication and team-working skills
• Confidence to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Genuine passion for high-quality patient care and animal welfare

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience and FTE
• Generous CPD allowance plus certificate funding to support your surgical development
• Holiday: 5.6 weeks rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years, plus birthday leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid RCVS registration and VDS fees
• Visa sponsorship and potential relocation support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 40% staff discount at Vets for Pets, 20% at Pets at Home and Groom Room
• Access to wellbeing support, Mental Health First Aiders on site, pastoral care, and Retail Trust benefits
• In-house career development pathways with active support for those aspiring to leadership or partnership
• Partnership opportunities available for the right candidate as practices expand

About the Practice

Vets for Pets operates three individually owned and managed practices across Norwich. Hall Road is purpose-built, well-equipped with orthopaedic kits and modern theatre facilities, and staffed by 6 vets with special interests in orthopaedics, soft-tissue surgery, and imaging. The practice implements the BVA Good Workplace Guide and holds Small Animal GP status with PSS accreditation. You'll be backed by a regional team actively committed to developing future leaders and partners.

This is a practice with genuine ambition: expansion plans are underway, and they're actively seeking someone who wants to be part of that growth trajectory. The culture emphasises clinical discussion, CPD investment, and animal welfare.