At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, balancing consulting and surgery.
- Company: Friendly veterinary clinic in beautiful Suffolk, offering a supportive environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy 6.6 weeks holiday, CPD allowance, health cash plan, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Explore vibrant Suffolk and Norfolk, with easy access to Cambridge and London.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while enjoying a great work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Confident vet with completed VetGDP; new graduates not supported.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team at Eastgate Vets on a 6-month fixed-term basis.
The Role
- 6-month FTC available on a full-time or part-time basis
- Opportunity to be based at a single branch or work across all three sites, offering variety in your caseload
- 36-hour week over 4 days (full-time), giving you a great work–life balance
- 1 in 6 Saturday mornings, with time off in lieu to ensure your downtime is protected
- Typical shifts are 8:30am – 6:30pm
- Salary – £36,000 – £70,000 FTE dependent on experience
What You’ll Be Doing
- A varied role with a balance of consulting and surgery
- Typically split between 2 days consulting and 2 days surgery, but we’re happy to tailor this to your interests
About You
- A confident, capable vet who enjoys both consulting and surgical work
- VetGDP completed (unfortunately we are unable to support a new graduate)
- Someone who values a supportive team environment and high-quality patient care
The Area
Our ‘patch’ of Suffolk and Norfolk is beautiful and lively, rich in heritage, culture and nature with ancient villages, diverse landscapes and wildlife. There’s a vibrant arts and entertainment scene too, breathing fresh life into historic places. For city lovers, glorious Cambridge is nearby and Norwich not far. London is a mere 80 miles away.
Benefits (pro rata)
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
- £1,750 CPD allowance per annum (pro rata)
- Health Cash Plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
- VDS cover
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – 6m FTC employer: VetPartners Limited
VetPartners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of health and safety. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities while working closely with dedicated professionals across Scotland and Northern Ireland. The company's supportive culture and focus on proactive safety measures make it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful change in veterinary practices.
