Veterinary Surgeon

WhatsApp Inc.; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship available

Relocation package available

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

WhatsApp Inc. is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a team in a popular coastal town. The role balances consulting and surgical work with excellent support for professional development and client care.

Expect a structured schedule with protected time, opportunities to advance skills, and visa sponsorship/relocation support where needed. A collaborative environment with modern facilities is provided.

Qualifications

• Veterinary surgeon with experience in first-opinion practice.
• Interest in developing surgical skills, including dentistry.
• Passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
• Willing to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Confident with routine small animal consultations and surgery.
• Build strong client relationships.
• Develop surgical or dental skills.
• Deliver excellent patient care.
• Continue learning and professional development.

Skills

Small animal consultations

Surgical procedures

Client relationships

Professional development

Clinical freedom

Tools

Digital dental radiography

In-house diagnostics

Endoscopy

Laparoscopy

Digital X-ray system

Job description

5 experienced veterinary surgeons (including a Senior Clinical Director), an exceptional nursing team, dedicated patient care assistants and an experienced reception team, all working together to provide outstanding patient and client care. They actively encourage clinical freedom, knowledge sharing and professional development, and are keen to welcome someone who enjoys contributing ideas and supporting colleagues.

The Role This is a varied first-opinion position with an excellent balance of consulting and surgery.

• Are confident with routine small animal consultations and surgery
• Enjoy building strong client relationships
• Have an interest in developing surgical or dental skills
• Are passionate about delivering excellent patient care
• Want to continue learning and developing professionally
• Salary up to £60,000 DOE | Flexible Working | Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support Available

Why Join This Practice?

• Salary up to £60,000 DOE
• Protected surgical time with at least one dedicated operating day each week (often two)
• Structured appointments with 20-minute consultations, generous admin time and a full one-hour lunch break
• Supportive team of experienced vets, nurses and clinical leaders who genuinely enjoy working together
• Excellent CPD, funded certificates and clear opportunities for career progression

The Opportunity We're looking for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join this friendly, well-established practice in a popular coastal town. This is an excellent opportunity for a vet who enjoys both consulting and surgery and is looking for a practice that genuinely invests in its people. Whether you're looking to further your surgical skills, work towards a certificate or simply join a supportive team where clinical standards and work-life balance are equally valued, you'll be fully supported. You'll become part of a collaborative team consisting of, The practice is continually investing in its facilities. Alongside their modern surgical equipment, digital dental radiography and in-house diagnostics, they are also due to receive a brand-new digital X-ray system within the next 12 months, further enhancing their diagnostic capabilities. They've recently launched an advanced membership, helping clients access unlimited consultations and preventative healthcare while strengthening long-term client relationships. For more advanced procedures, you'll also benefit from close links with a nearby RCVS-accredited hospital offering endoscopy, laparoscopy and out-of-hours support.

Work-Life Balance

• 40-hour working week
• Working between 8am and 7pm
• A regular weekday off every week
• Only 3 Saturday mornings in every 12 weeks (8:30am-12:30pm)
• No routine afternoon Saturdays
• One-hour protected lunch break every day
• Around 5 hours of protected administration time built into each day
• Structured appointments:
  • Vaccinations - 15 minutes
  • Standard consultations - 20 minutes
  • Re-examinations - 20 minutes
  • Emergency and book-on-day appointments - 30 minutes
  • Euthanasia appointments - 30 minutes

This thoughtful approach allows vets the time they need to provide excellent patient care without feeling rushed.

Career Development

• Generous CPD allowance
• Fully funded certificate support
• Leadership development opportunities
• Clinical freedom
• Support from experienced colleagues and regional specialists
• Opportunities to mentor and develop others

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000 DOE
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
• Generous CPD budget
• Funded certificates
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Employee discounts
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Relocation package available
• Visa sponsorship available