Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Veterinary Group; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 52,200 - 63,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

Grove (Fakenham) is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our small animal practice in Norfolk. The role offers full-time, permanent engagement with a flexible working week of 3 or 4 days and weekend commitments (up to 1 in 5 weekends).

You will manage a varied caseload and contribute to delivering outstanding veterinary care. We welcome an experienced vet (2–3 years) with confidence in clinical autonomy, and a passion for mentoring colleagues and ensuring excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a small animal veterinarian.
• Experience handling primary care out-of-hours consultations, transfers, inpatient care, work-ups and surgery.

Responsibilities

• Lead surgical and medical cases with clinical autonomy.
• Guide the team and shape standards within a diverse caseload.
• Provide high-quality care and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Surgical capability

Medical case management

Mentoring team

Client communication

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Norfolk

Contract: Full time, permanent

Practice Type: First opinion

Weekend commitments: up to 1 in 5 weekends (Saturday and Sunday 7:30‑7:30)

Working weeks: 3 day or 4 day

Competitive Salary | up to £58,000 (DOE)

About you:

• Driven by shared passion to provide outstanding care to animals and support patients and owners.
• Confident in clinical skills, capable of leading surgical and medical cases, and performing precise diagnostic investigations.
• Keen to develop further clinical confidence to manage or lead a diverse caseload.
• A natural mentor and team player who inspires colleagues to thrive.
• Client care comes naturally – builds positive, trusting relationships with owners.
• Experienced vet (2‑3 years) with clinical autonomy, comfortable with varied caseload, guiding the team, and shaping standards.
• Strong medical knowledge and experience in routine and emergency surgery; good communication skills; passion for excellent care and client service.

Qualifications

This role requires a small animal veterinarian with a minimum of 2+ years of experience, handling primary care out‑of‑hours consultations, member practice case transfers, inpatient care, medical work‑ups, and surgery.

Benefits

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, 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, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Life at Grove (Fakenham)

Grove (Fakenham) is a small animal specialist site with a passionate team of vets, nurses, PCAs, and receptionists. A modern practice with a wide range of facilities and specialist equipment to deliver outstanding care. The friendly, collaborative environment supports best practice and high‑quality veterinary care, surgery and treatment, plus routine procedures.