Build on your small animal experience in a role that combines clinical autonomy with practical support, mentoring and funded development.
This first-opinion opportunity in Norfolk city location offers a varied mix of medical and surgical work, with the resources to develop your interests and help shape clinical standards.
The modern small animal practice has a wide range of facilities and specialist equipment, supported by experienced vets, nurses, patient care assistants and reception colleagues. You’ll join a friendly, collaborative environment where clinicians are encouraged to exercise their judgement, share best practice and keep improving patient care.
The role
Your caseload will include primary care out-of-hours consultations, transfers from member practices, inpatient care, medical work-ups and surgery. Alongside routine procedures and preventative care, you’ll undertake diagnostic investigations and manage medical and surgical cases, including emergencies.
You’ll have scope to take ownership of clinical decisions while drawing on specialist case support when needed. Clear, reassuring communication with owners will be central to your work, helping them understand their animal’s condition and make informed decisions about treatment.
You’ll also contribute to the wider team through mentoring, sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues’ development.
About you
This position would suit an experienced small animal vet, preferably with at least two years’ experience; around two to three years’ experience would provide a strong foundation for the autonomy involved.
You’ll bring strong medical knowledge, confidence with a varied caseload, and experience in routine and emergency surgery. Just as importantly, you’ll be committed to excellent client service, comfortable offering guidance to colleagues and keen to continue developing your own clinical skills.
Support and benefits
The salary is up to £65,000 depending on experience, with RCVS and VDS fees paid in full.
Professional development includes a generous CPD allowance, access to a small animal veterinary library and more than 450 courses, plus fully funded postgraduate qualifications, including CertAVP and PgCert routes, with tuition, exams and study leave covered. Telemedicine specialists, an advanced clinical support network and regional clinical leads provide additional case advice and mentoring.
The package also includes a health cash plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing champions and enhanced family leave policies. Staff pet care discounts include 50% off services, alongside discounts on pet food and medications. Visa Sponsorship also available.
You must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS to be considered for this role.
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Veterinary Practice - Meaningful Support employer: Vetted Recruitment
Join a leading veterinary practice in the picturesque County Durham, where you can thrive as a Head Veterinary Surgeon. With a strong emphasis on patient care and employee development, we offer a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and continuous learning. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, generous benefits including CPD allowances and wellbeing support, and the opportunity to shape the future of veterinary care while making a meaningful impact on both colleagues and patients.
