Permanent Veterinary Surgeon

TN United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established group of veterinary practices in Norwich is seeking dedicated Veterinary Surgeons to join their supportive team. This role offers flexibility with full or part-time positions and a focus on work-life balance. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced medical equipment and a diverse caseload, enhancing your skills in surgery, ophthalmology, and dental care. The practice is committed to continuous improvement and offers generous CPD support, ensuring you can advance your career while enjoying a fulfilling work environment. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible CPD allowance

Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)

Sick Pay after 1 year

Exclusive discounts for colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary surgery and handling varied caseloads.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with clinical freedom.

Responsibilities

• Provide first opinion veterinary care for small animals.
• Manage a varied caseload including orthopaedics and dental referrals.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Ophthalmology

Orthopaedics

Dental Procedures

Education

Veterinary Medicine Degree

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital X-ray

Endoscopy

Multi-parameter Units

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• They are one of 3 practices in Norwich and although they are part of a group they are individually owned and run.
• They have a supportive, experienced team across the Norwich group with certificate holders in surgery and ophthalmology and four other vets currently studying for certificates.
• They have a brand-new ultrasound, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, endoscopy, tonometry, slit lamp, multi-parameter units for both theatres and a full in-house lab.

Role: Our client is a group of 3 practices in Norwich Vets that are looking for experienced Veterinary Surgeons to help with their increasing caseload. They are a small animal first opinion practice and see a variety of cases including orthopaedics, ophthalmology, and dental referrals.

Branch Work: They have vacancies available at each branch so they are flexible as to which location suits you

Hours : Flexible rota with full or part-time positions available

• A full-time role consists of a 4-day week (with the same day off each week!)
• No out-of-hours

Support/Duties : They are a busy practice with a large, varied caseload and the ability to work up cases in-house with clinical freedom. They are always looking to improve standards with regular clinical meetings, journal clubs, and CPD. They are striving to improve work-life balance and the mental health of their team. They have appointed a mental health first aider and have implemented the BVA good workplace guide. They allow 15 minutes for boosters and mostly 30 minutes for sick pets with plenty of time built in the day for admin tasks etc.

Salary : With a salary of between £34,000-£60,000 p/a - depending on experience

Benefits :

• Flexible CPD allowance with Min. £1,000 of CPD per annum and support towards a certificate
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
• Sick Pay after 1 year - increasing with the length of employment
• Exclusive colleague discounts including High Street retailers and restaurants