Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Heacham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD funded

Generous holiday and pension

Fees paid (RCVS/VDS)

Autonomy

Job summary

GLG Vets in Heacham, Norfolk, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our well-run, friendly first-opinion practice. Based in a lovely coastal town, you will deliver confident consultations and companion-animal care.

We value clinical autonomy, ongoing CPD, and collaborative teamwork with a supportive nursing staff. Experience in UK small-animal practice and routine surgery will help you thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice.
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults.
• Further certifications welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly
• Perform routine and some advanced soft-tissue surgeries
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care
• Contribute to a positive, learning-led practice culture

Skills

Strong communicator

Calm decision-maker

Imaging diagnostics

Team-oriented

Organised

Job description

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Veterinary Surgeon based in Heacham, Norfolk. Heacham, Norfolk is known for its vibrant high street, friendly locals and easy access to countryside walks and weekend escapes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run consults with confidence, communicating treatment plans clearly
• Perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries
• Work collaboratively with the nursing team to deliver outstanding inpatient care
• Contribute to a positive, learning‑led practice culture

Skills

• Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly with clients and colleagues
• Calm decision‑maker with solid surgical and medical skills
• Comfortable with routine imaging and point‑of‑care diagnostics
• Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Organised, reliable and proactive in a busy first‑opinion setting

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small‑animal first opinion practice
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults
• Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• CPD encouraged and funded, with certificate support considered
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• RCVS/VDS fees paid (and BSAVA/BVA where applicable)
• Supportive, friendly team culture with real clinical autonomy