The Role Oakwood Vets are growing, and we’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team in Harleston, South Norfolk. This is an exciting time to join us. We’re currently part-way through a refurbishment programme which will see us gain new consulting rooms, a second operating theatre, a new cattery and a dedicated compassion suite. We’re proud of the practice we’re building and, more importantly, the team we’re building it with. We were recently awarded Outstanding in the PSS Awards for Environmental Sustainability and achieved 3 stars in the Be Heard employee engagement survey. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team, values excellent patient and client care, and wants to play an active role in the continued development of the practice. The role will involve a mixture of consulting and routine surgery, with opportunities to develop your own clinical interests. An interest in surgery would be particularly welcome, working alongside our current surgery certificate holder. We’re open to both full-time and part-time applications and are happy to discuss what might work for you. About Us Oakwood Vets is an established small animal practice with a long history of caring for pets in the local community. We are an RCVS‑accredited practice with a varied caseload and a strong focus on clinical development, teamwork and excellent standards of care. You’ll be joining a 6‑vet team, with this role bringing us to 7 vets. Our current team includes: 3 full‑time vets and 3 part‑time vets A surgery certificate holder A vet studying towards a feline medicine certificate 7 RVNs and 1 SVN 2 Animal Nursing Assistants Nursing team members with additional qualifications and interests in behaviour, anaesthesia, rabbit medicine and rabbit anaesthesia We have a supportive and collaborative culture, with a strong learning ethos. We welcome new ideas and encourage everyone to contribute to the continued improvement of the practice. We want our team to enjoy coming to work, feel supported and have the opportunity to develop. What are we looking for? We’re looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who: Enjoys a varied mix of consulting and surgery Is confident with routine surgical procedures Has excellent communication and client care skills Works collaboratively as part of a team Is happy to support and encourage colleagues Takes an interest in continual practice improvement Is keen to develop their clinical skills and interests Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who will fit into our friendly team and share our commitment to providing excellent care to our patients and clients. The Rota We believe in creating a working pattern that supports a good work‑life balance. Every 4th week, your day off will be a Friday, giving you a long weekend 2 in 5 Saturday mornings, 8am - 12pm No out-of-hours Why Harleston? Harleston is a beautiful market town in the heart of the Waveney Valley, surrounded by the South Norfolk countryside. With independent shops, cafés and historic buildings, it offers a great balance of town and countryside living. Norwich is around 30 minutes away, while the Suffolk coast and Brecks are also within easy reach. There are good rail connections to London, making Harleston a great place to live and work. For those relocating, a rented flat nearby may be available for short-term use, and we can help with finding longer‑term accommodation through our local estate agent contacts. Salary
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