Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a full-time or part-time opportunity with Vets4Pets in Ipswich, based inside a busy Pets at Home store on Beardmore Retail Park. You'll work a maximum 4-day week with no out-of-hours cover required. The rota includes 1 in 3 Saturdays (with 2 weekdays off on weeks you work Saturday), and the practice is flexible about adjusting the balance between weekends and weekdays to suit your lifestyle.

The practice is ideally located 15 minutes from Ipswich and Woodbridge, with good local amenities including food and clothes shops nearby. The patient base is loyal and diverse, with a high proportion of insured clients, delivering a rewarding variety of cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent clinical care across routine and advanced small animal surgery and medicine
• Perform routine surgeries, exploratory laparotomies, splenectomies, gastrotomies, enterectomies, BOAS corrections, TTA, and TECA procedures
• Contribute to the practice's strong focus on in-house diagnostic work-ups, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy
• Collaborate with the clinical team of 5 vets (2 practice partners), 5 RVNs, 1 student nurse, and 1 VCA
• Work alongside a visiting internal medicine specialist and participate in orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery teaching
• Engage in case discussions, peer learning, and knowledge sharing within a collegial team environment

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS)
• Ideally 2-3 years' post-qualification experience
• Solid surgical and medical skills with a proactive, dynamic approach
• Strong team player with a commitment to excellent patient and client care
• Ability to embrace all aspects of the role and thrive in a variety-rich environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £45,000 to £60,000 depending on experience (pro rata for part-time)
• Maximum 4-day week with flexible weekend/weekday arrangements
• Paid holiday: 28 days rising to 33 days after 2 years' service
• Paid professional memberships (RCVS)
• Dedicated CPD allowance and paid time off for professional development and certificates
• Life assurance of 4 times annual salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Group discounts on pet products and care
• Cycle to work scheme
• Colleague reward hub offering exclusive offers and discounts
• No out-of-hours emergency cover required

About the Practice

Vets4Pets Ipswich Martlesham is a Pet Plan practice of the year (2021), known for its warm and friendly team culture. The practice operates a purpose-built surgery to industry-leading standards, equipped with digital x-rays, ultrasound, endoscope, in-house laboratory, operating theatre, and separate cat, dog, and exotics wards. The team is highly focused on in-house diagnostic protocols and offers a range of advanced surgical and soft tissue procedures, with visiting specialist support available.

As part of the Pets at Home group, the practice is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse workplace. The team celebrates difference and encourages all employees to be their best selves, with a strong commitment to removing barriers and creating opportunities for exceptional talent from all backgrounds.