Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Norwich; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funded and supported

Certificate support considered

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

GLG Vets in Norwich, Norfolk is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join a well‑run, friendly practice offering compassionate care for small animals and clear communication of treatment plans to clients.

The role provides clinical autonomy within a supportive team, with CPD encouraged and funded, a generous holiday allowance and RCVS/VDS fees paid where applicable.

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 & proactive

Job description

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Veterinary Surgeon based in Norwich, Norfolk. Life in Norwich, Norfolk means great coffee spots, parks for lunchtime strolls and simple connections for hassle‑free commuting.

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