* Small Animal Vet * Full-time * Varied Caseload *

British Veterinary Association; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice is seeking a Small Animal Vet in King’s Lynn. The role offers the opportunity to deliver exceptional patient care through consultations and surgery while working in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate is a skilled graduate or has 5–6 years of experience in veterinary practice. Benefits include private healthcare, generous leave, and CPD allowance.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Day off on birthday

Pension scheme

Uncapped CPD allowance

Monthly rewards

Staff discount

Five days full salary for sickness absence

Children’s book vouchers

5.6 weeks annual leave

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in consultations and surgery and confident across a wide range of clinical skills.
• Positive and resilient individuals who thrive in a forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class patient care across consultations and surgery.
• Contribute to audits, continuous improvement, and innovation.
• Collaborate across veterinary, nursing, and client care teams.

Skills

Consultations

Surgery

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Veterinary degree

5–6 years of veterinary experience

Job description

Small Animal Vet - Full-time – King’s Lynn

Key Details

• Working Days: Early, Day, and Late shifts with weekend rota 1 in 5
• Hours: Early 7:00 am–4:00 pm, Day 8:30 am–5:30 pm, Late 10:00 am–7:00 pm
• The weekend rota is 1 in 5. The night rota is 1 in 10, structured as 7 nights on followed by 7 days recovery, and includes an additional allowance.
• Duties: Consultations, surgery, collaboration across clinical teams, audits and continuous improvement, optional mentoring

About the Role

• Our client requires an Associate Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive and progressive team.
• The role involves delivering first-class patient care across consultations and surgery, balancing a diagnostic-first approach with practical treatment plans tailored to client needs.
• The surgeon will provide clear and compassionate communication, contributing to audits, continuous improvement, and innovation. Collaboration across veterinary, nursing, and client care teams is essential. There is full rota support from senior veterinary surgeons.
• The role suits suitably skilled 2023 graduates and above, as well as veterinary surgeons with 5–6 years’ experience who are confident across a wide range of clinical skills. Positive, resilient individuals who thrive in a forward-thinking environment are encouraged to apply.

About the Support and Benefits

• The culture is supportive and team-focused, with colleagues regarded as a tribe where personal growth, career development, and motivation are encouraged.
• Benefits include private healthcare, a day off on one’s birthday, pension scheme, uncapped CPD allowance with line manager approval, monthly rewards, staff discount, up to five days full salary per year for sickness absence, children’s book vouchers, 5.6 weeks annual leave increasing with service, and relocation assistance if required.

About the Practice

The practice is an independent, progressive organisation that achieved RCVS Hospital Status and has grown to a second site. It operates 24/7 and prioritises patient and client care with an innovative approach. The team now numbers nearly 70, including 13 veterinary surgeons and 15 nurses at the hospital, supporting a high staff-to-patient ratio. Facilities include an in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy. The hospital is a member of the ISFM and promotes a feline-friendly environment.

Job Reference No: JN-102025-33396