Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Vets; Fakenham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Generous CPD allowance

Fully funded postgraduate certificates

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group’s Grove - Fakenham, Norfolk small animal hospital is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern, well-equipped team with access to advanced diagnostics and a varied caseload.

We offer up to £65k FTE, a 3 or 4 day week, fully funded certificates and a supportive environment with protected admin time. Weekend rota is 1 in 10 with time off to maintain work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Has at least 2 years' small animal experience.
• Confident with routine consultations and surgical procedures.
• Interest in medicine and/or diagnostic imaging.
• Enjoys collaborative teamwork and delivering patient and client care.

Skills

Small animal surgery

Clinical teamwork

Diagnostic imaging

Client care

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

Grove - Fakenham, Norfolk

Join a modern, well-equipped small animal hospital in beautiful North Norfolk, working alongside an experienced team with access to advanced diagnostics, varied medical cases and excellent clinical support.

• Salary up to £65k FTE – dependent on experience
• 3 or 4 days working week available
• Certificate support encouraged and fully funded
• Weekend commitment is currently 1 in 10, giving excellent continuity of care and exposure to emergency and inpatient cases. Time off is provided to support a healthy work-life balance.

Life at Grove Fakenham

Our culture is built around collaboration, clinical excellence and genuine support for one another.

As a busy RCVS-accredited hospital with two branch practices, you'll be joining a large, experienced team of 16 day vets (10.5 FTE), 3 dedicated night vets, 48 nursing and patient care team members, and around 20 administrative colleagues.

We work closely alongside three orthopaedic specialists, and our first opinion team includes an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Soft Tissue Surgery, an RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Dermatology, and several certificate holders, fostering an environment where knowledge-sharing and continual learning are part of everyday practice.

Daily clinical rounds, journal clubs, case discussions, monthly vet meetings, regular morbidity and mortality rounds, and quarterly clinical governance meetings ensure a progressive, open and supportive approach to patient care.

We are committed to maintaining high clinical standards while keeping patient welfare at the heart of every decision. Equally important is the wellbeing of our team, with protected admin time, a strong focus on work-life balance, and a culture where everyone's voice is valued.

There is also significant opportunity to develop interests in medicine and diagnostic imaging, supported by our experienced clinical team.

The local area

Based in the market town of Fakenham, our practice is ideally located within easy reach of the stunning North Norfolk coastline, beautiful countryside and popular destinations including Wells-next-the-Sea and Holkham Beach. Whether you enjoy coastal walks, outdoor activities or a slower pace of life away from the city, Norfolk offers an excellent quality of life and affordable living with Norwich approx. 45mins away.

You will also benefit from easy access to a thriving veterinary community, including BSAVA East Anglia CPD events, specialist-led education through East of England Veterinary Specialists, and major national conferences such as BVA Live and London Vet Show.

About you

We're looking for a veterinary surgeon who:

• Has at least 2 years' small animal experience
• Is confident with routine consultations and surgery
• Has a particular interest in medicine and/or diagnostic imaging
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive team
• Is committed to delivering excellent patient and client care

We actively support professional development and would particularly welcome applications from vets with an interest in medicine or diagnostic imaging. Fully funded certificates, dedicated CPD time and access to our wider clinical network allow you to pursue your chosen area of interest while continuing to enjoy a varied caseload.

Benefits

At CVS, we know that carefor our patientsstarts with dedicated people like you.That'swhy we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team,you'llreceive:

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, WellbeingChampionsand enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services,MiPetfood and medications

Join us at CVS

We'recommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome,valuedand able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive andequitableworkplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral SupportVetsand personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim istofree up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements acrossnumerouspractices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.