Veterinary Surgeon - Ipswich

Supreme Search Specialists; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day working week

No out-of-hours

CPD allowance and time

Private health insurance

Life assurance 4x salary

Contributory pension

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists seeks a Veterinary Surgeon in Ipswich, Suffolk. The role features a salary of £45,000-£60,000 depending on experience, with full or part-time hours and a maximum 4-day working week.

The practice emphasises work-life balance, no out-of-hours, flexible weekend arrangements, and a supportive team handling a varied caseload with in-house diagnostics and orthopaedics.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration or eligibility.
• 2–3 years veterinary experience.
• Confident managing medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication and client-care skills.
• Collaborative team player with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality first-opinion vet care across a varied caseload.
• Conduct thorough medical consultations and diagnostics.
• Perform routine and advanced surgical procedures.
• Manage medical and surgical cases from diagnosis to follow-up.
• Utilise in-house diagnostics to support case management.
• Collaborate with Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs and visiting specialists.
• Engage in clinical discussions and knowledge sharing.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver patient care.
• Maintain high professional standards.
• Develop surgical/medical interests through CPD and certificates.

Skills

Medical skills

Surgical skills

RCVS registration

Communication

Teamwork

CPD-oriented

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

In-house lab

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Ipswich, Suffolk

About the Role

An excellent opportunity is available for a Veterinary Surgeon in Ipswich, Suffolk, offering a salary of £45,000-£60,000 depending on experience, with full or part-time hours available.

The role offers an excellent work-life balance, with a maximum 4-day working week, no out-of-hours and flexible weekend arrangements. Full-time vets will typically work a 4-day week, while part-time hours and days can be discussed.

The position would suit a proactive Veterinary Surgeon with solid medical and surgical skills, ideally with 2-3 years' experience, who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team and managing a varied caseload.

About the Practice

The practice is a well-established, purpose-built small animal veterinary surgery serving a loyal client base in the Ipswich and Suffolk area.

The experienced clinical team includes 5 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 RVNs, a Student Veterinary Nurse and a VCA, supported by dedicated non-clinical colleagues. The team values collaboration, regularly discusses cases and shares knowledge to support continued clinical development.

The practice provides a varied caseload with a strong focus on in-house diagnostic work-ups, advanced soft tissue surgery and orthopaedics. A visiting internal medicine specialist also provides additional clinical support.

Facilities include:

• Digital X-ray

• Ultrasound

• Endoscopy

• In-house laboratory

• Dedicated operating theatre

• Separate cat and dog wards

• Exotics ward

The surgical caseload includes routine procedures alongside more advanced cases such as exploratory laparotomies, splenectomies, gastrotomies, enterectomies, BOAS procedures, TTA and TECA.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality first-opinion veterinary care across a varied small animal caseload.

• Conduct thorough medical consultations and diagnostic work-ups.

• Perform routine and more advanced surgical procedures appropriate to experience.

• Develop and manage medical and surgical cases from diagnosis through to treatment and follow-up.

• Utilise in-house diagnostic equipment to support comprehensive case management.

• Collaborate with experienced Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs and visiting specialists.

• Participate in clinical discussions and contribute to shared learning.

• Build strong relationships with clients and provide excellent patient care.

• Maintain high standards of clinical and professional practice.

• Develop surgical and medical interests through CPD and certificate opportunities.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and proactive Veterinary Surgeon with solid medical and surgical skills and a genuine commitment to high-quality patient care.

They should enjoy working collaboratively and be comfortable contributing to a varied caseload in a supportive clinical environment.

The successful candidate will ideally:

• Hold RCVS registration or be eligible to register.

• Have 2-3 years' veterinary experience, although candidates with relevant experience at other stages of their career may be considered.

• Be confident managing both medical and surgical cases.

• Have strong communication and client-care skills.

• Enjoy working as part of a close-knit clinical team.

• Be keen to learn from experienced colleagues and share their own knowledge.

• Demonstrate a proactive and adaptable approach.

• Have an interest in developing surgical or medical skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• £45,000-£60,000 depending on experience

• Full or part-time hours

• Maximum 4-day working week

• No out-of-hours

• 1 in 3 Saturdays, with 2 weekdays off when working Saturday

• Flexibility to work additional weekends in exchange for fewer weekdays

• 28 days' annual leave, rising to 33 days after 2 years

• Dedicated CPD allowance and CPD time

• Funding towards certificates

• Paid professional memberships

• Life assurance at 4x annual salary

• Contributory pension scheme

• Private health insurance

• Group discounts on pet products and care

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Colleague reward hub with exclusive offers and discounts

• Purpose-built clinical facilities

• Strong in-house diagnostic capabilities

• Access to visiting internal medicine expertise

• Excellent opportunities to develop advanced surgical skills

Why Apply

This Veterinary Surgeon job in Ipswich offers the opportunity to join an experienced and collaborative team while enjoying a genuinely flexible working pattern.

The maximum 4-day week, no OOH and flexible weekend arrangements make this an attractive role for vets seeking a sustainable work-life balance without compromising on clinical variety.

The practice also offers an unusually broad surgical caseload, including orthopaedic, soft tissue and advanced procedures, alongside excellent diagnostic facilities and access to specialist support.

With dedicated CPD time, certificate funding and experienced colleagues keen to share their knowledge, the role provides plenty of scope for continued professional development.