Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD encouraged and funded

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

RCVS/VDS fees paid

Job summary

GLG Vets in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well‑run, friendly practice. The role offers clinical autonomy, supportive team culture and opportunities for ongoing development.

The successful candidate will run consults, perform routine and some advanced soft‑tissue surgeries, and work closely with the nursing team to deliver high‑quality care in a first‑opinion setting. CPD encouraged and funded, with pension and generous holiday.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communicator

Calm decision‑maker

Imaging capability

Team player

Organised and proactive

Education

UK small-animal first opinion experience

Confidence with routine surgery

Willingness for further certifications

Job description

King’s Lynn, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Veterinary Surgeon — King’s Lynn, Norfolk

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Veterinary Surgeon based in King’s Lynn, Norfolk. King’s Lynn, 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