At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care to small animals in a supportive team environment.
- Company: Summerhill Veterinary Centre, a friendly and well-equipped practice in Norfolk.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, private medical insurance, and CPD support.
- Other info: Exciting new premises opening soon with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team making a real difference in animal health and wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Qualified Vet Surgeon with a passion for animal care.
The predicted salary is between 47138 - 57613 £ per year.
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Primary Care - Vet Surgeon – Small Animal
Summerhill Veterinary Centre, Norfolk
Salary up to 75,000 DOE plus up to 3,000 relocation allowance
The Practice
Summerhill Veterinary Centre is a friendly, well-equipped, single-site small animal practice that has served Fakenham, Norfolk since 1993. In mid-April 2026 (before this role starts), we will move into a brand-new purpose-built premises featuring more consulting rooms, hydrotherapy, and separate dog and cat waiting areas and kennels. We are an RCVS-accredited first-opinion practice that also accepts local referrals and supports veterinary nurse training. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining a genuinely supportive team environment. Staff wellbeing and work–life balance are very important to us, reflected in our low turnover and experienced, stable team.
As the UK's number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
- 11 Veterinary Nurses
- ~2 Veterinary Care Assistants
- ~4 Administrative Support Staff
We have strong clinical expertise within the team, including multiple certificate holders and RCVS Advanced Practitioners across surgery, medicine, ECC, imaging and ophthalmology. Our nurses are highly involved clinically and run their own clinics, helping us deliver truly holistic patient care.
Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30 (with flexibility and scheduled days off)
Out-of-hours:
- Weekday on-call: 17:30–08:30
- Weekend duty: Saturday or Sunday (08:30–08:30)
On-call frequency: ~1 in 8 (Sun). The rota is shared and may flex slightly depending on team needs.
In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
- Work-life balance
- 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development:
- 1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
- Certificate support
- Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Academy
- Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
- All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
- All our Vets get 1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships:
- BVA membership
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits:
- Company pension scheme. IVC will make a contribution as well
- Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
- Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
- Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
- Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC practice
30,000 - 75,000 a year
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Locations
Vet Surgeon - Accommodation available if needed in Fakenham, Norfolk employer: Independent Vetcare Limited
IVC Evidensia is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees, offering a supportive work culture in Keynsham, Bristol. With a commitment to work-life balance, generous annual leave, and initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, we empower our team members to thrive while making a meaningful impact on animal health. Join us to be part of a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and you can develop your skills in a dynamic global business services setting.
Contact Details:
Independent Vetcare Limited Recruitment Team
