Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Gorleston-on-Sea is seeking a part-time Vet to provide 24-hour care for small animals. Candidates should have 2-3 years of post-graduation experience and be confident in small animal general surgery. The role involves flexible working patterns and offers a competitive salary up to £65k, generous leave policies, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal for passionate vets wanting to work in a supportive environment with advanced facilities.

Benefits

Salary up to £65k depending on experience

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Fully funded CPD opportunities

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary surgeon with clear confidence in surgical procedures.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour care for small animals.
• Conduct surgeries and routine procedures.
• Participate in a rotational shift pattern.

Skills

Confidence in small animal general surgery

Teamwork

Education

2-3 years post-Graduation

Job description

Established in 1984, we are a small animal hospital in Gorleston providing 24-hour care. Our practice is easily accessible; we offer disabled access and on-site parking.

Our friendly and experienced veterinary team provide the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment – along with regular check-ups and routine procedures.

We have a laboratory on-site as well as full diagnostic equipment including ultrasound, endoscopy and digital x-ray.

Our clients also have access to radioactive iodine treatment at our sister practice – The Veterinary Surgery, Lowestoft.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Vet to join our team part time committed to approximately 23-24 hours per week (this can be discussed at interview).

We need an experienced veterinary surgeon with at least 2-3 years post-Graduation. The suitable candidate must beconfident in small animal general surgery.

Working pattern

1 in 3 weeks (5 x 9.5hr days + 2 x 11hr weekend days Sat/Sun)

• Working Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch.
• Saturday and Sunday 7:30am - 7:30pm 11 hours with 1 hour unpaid lunch (within Minightvets)
• Average weekly hours of 23+
• Salary of 35,000 - 44,000 (pro rata) depending on experience

Our practice is an RCVS registered hospital and surgery, split over two sites on the Norfolk/Suffolk coast. The area is within the Norfolk Broads and offers beautiful surroundings whilst maintaining a reasonable commute to London. We provide a Minightvet ECC Out of Hours service, providing 24 hour onsite care for our patients.

We are a large team across our 2 sites, with certificate holders and a reputation for supporting and funding CPD and further development. We host laprascopic training days for vets in neighbouring sites and have a fantastic array of equipment and facilities.

Equipment and facilities

• Radioactive iodine unit
• 4 fully equipped theatres
• Full orthopaedic kit including TPLO and TTA plates
• Lap spay kit
• Ultrasound and Echocardiography at each site
• EPOC, lactate, blood/plasma storage site for pet blood bank
• Video assisted bronchoscopy/endoscopy
• DR X-ray system
• Elixir kit for toxicology emergencies
• Separate dog/cat kennels and large well equipped isolation facilities
• Full equipped onsite lab, including endocrine testing

Development of our people is important and we'd be keen to support you with any areas of interest, anyone looking at or working towards a surgical or medicine certificate would complement the team very well but this is not essential.

Please also speak to us if you need to work more flexibly, we are open to understanding your personal circumstances and have veterinary surgeons working part-time, rotational shift patterns and are always open to considering how to support you as an individual.

Our benefits

• Salary up to £65k DOE depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional four weeks of annual leave
• Generously encouraged and fully funded CPD – abundant opportunities within the business aided by internal and external development courses and programmes
• Receive an extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS
• RCVS, VDS and subscription fees paid
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme – automatic enrolment and completely hassle free
• Access to First Aid for Mental Health and Wellbeing Champions across CVS and 300 trained CVS colleagues in this role
• Colleague discount on pet products and treatments including free consults, cost price drugs and a discount to our online pharmacy, Animed.
• Access to the company share-save scheme

Inclusivity statement

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.