At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide exceptional veterinary care to small animals in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Join a well-established independent practice in beautiful North Norfolk.
- Benefits: Earn up to £65,000, enjoy a 4-day work week, and have a genuine work-life balance.
- Other info: Enjoy a friendly culture, excellent mentoring, and a stunning countryside location.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in animal care while developing your clinical interests.
- Qualifications: Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for teamwork and clinical excellence.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC) is delighted to be working with a well‑established independent practice in beautiful North Norfolk to recruit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly supportive, forward‑thinking team that prides itself on delivering an exceptional standard of first‑opinion care. With a hospital, multiple certificate holders, and an Advanced Practitioner leading a busy imaging caseload, you’ll have access to excellent clinical support and opportunities to develop your own interests. The role is based across the practice’s western site, with the small animal work centred at their North Walsham branch. You’ll become part of a close‑knit and collaborative team where knowledge is shared freely and staff retention is exceptionally high.
The Role
- 4-day working week
- Up to £65,000 depending on experience
- 1.5 days of surgery and 2.5 days of consultations (flexible depending on your interests)
- Mixture of early and late shifts: 8:00am – 4:00pm (1 day), 9:00am – 5:00pm (2 days), 9:30am – 6:30pm (1 day)
- Shared Saturday rota
- Shared out-of-hours rota across all three sites, currently split between 28 vets, making the commitment very manageable.
The Team
- 4 Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons
- 6 Large Animal Veterinary Surgeons
- Independent practice with a veterinary hospital
- Multiple certificate holders across the team
- Advanced Practitioner providing a high imaging caseload
- Friendly, collaborative culture with excellent mentoring and support
Why You’ll Love This Practice
- Independent practice with clinical freedom
- Genuine work‑life balance
- Excellent imaging and diagnostic facilities
- Supportive and experienced team with a collaborative approach
- Opportunity to tailor the role around your clinical interests
- Very low staff turnover, reflecting the positive working environment
- Beautiful North Norfolk location offering countryside, coastline, and a fantastic quality of life
If you’re an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to join an independent practice that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and professional development, we’d love to hear from you. For more information or a confidential discussion, apply today or contact Global Veterinary Careers.
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