Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated veterinary surgeon to join their compassionate team at a modern facility. This role offers a diverse caseload, including consultations and surgical procedures for small animals and exotics. With a focus on professional growth, you'll benefit from a supportive workplace that values continuous learning and teamwork. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working patterns, and generous annual leave, all while making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and looking for a fulfilling career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with experience in small animal care.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and perform surgeries on various small animals.
• Collaborate with a team of veterinary professionals for patient care.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgical Procedures

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

IDEXX Laboratory Equipment

Digital Radiography

Ultrasound Equipment

Job description

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, up to £7,500 relocation allowance and up to £5,000 welcome bonus

Are you a veterinary surgeon looking for a role that offers variety, professional growth, and a genuinely welcoming team? At Chapelfield Vets, our Wymondham branch provides an exciting opportunity to work within a modern, well-equipped facility while being part of a compassionate and skilled group of professionals.

A Practice Where You Can Thrive

We're proud to be part of a five-branch group that includes locations in Norwich, Long Stratton, Wymondham, Costessey, and Brooke. Each branch works closely together, sharing knowledge and resources to provide the highest standards of care. Our practices are equipped with digital radiography and modern ultrasound with Doppler, and we have a strong focus on dentistry, with dental radiography already in place at Long Stratton and new IM3 dental X-ray machines being introduced at Wymondham.

The Wymondham site is spacious, bright, and purpose-built to support both patient care and staff wellbeing. The front-of-house features a welcoming reception with separate dog and cat waiting areas to help reduce stress for visiting pets. The clinical area includes three large consulting rooms, with plans for a fourth, a dedicated prep area with stations designed for efficiency, an imaging suite, a dental station, and two fully equipped theatres with multiparameter monitors. The branch also includes separate dog kennels and a calm, dedicated cattery space, which we are working to have accredited under ISFM standards.

For diagnostics, our in-house laboratory includes IDEXX haematology and biochemistry analysers, a urine analyser, and a microscope that's regularly used for blood smears, cytology, and fine needle aspirates. For more advanced diagnostics, we work with IDEXX for quick and accessible reporting. Staff facilities upstairs include a well-equipped kitchen, comfy breakout spaces with sofas, and a quiet clinical office that supports focused work and downtime.

Discover a diversity of caseload and experience

In terms of caseload, Wymondham offers real variety. While we mainly treat dogs and cats, we also see a wide range of small furries such as rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, rodents, and birds, and we have plans to expand our exotic services. You will primarily be involved in consultations, with approximately a quarter of your time dedicated to surgical procedures. Our team regularly performs neutering for both domestic and exotic species, along with more complex surgeries including mass removals, dentals, laparotomies, orthopaedics, BOAS, and TECA. Most cases are managed in-house, with only the most advanced imaging or highly specialised procedures referred externally.

Discover a Supportive Workplace

You will be part of a wider team across all branches, which includes 19 small animal vets, 21 registered veterinary nurses, four veterinary care assistants, and a dedicated reception team. Among our veterinary team, we have certificate holders in dermatology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, and others currently pursuing further qualifications in imaging and feline medicine. We're also proud to support professional development for all team members, including nurses, with one of our Head Nurses currently undertaking a certificate in anaesthesia. Our commitment to clinical excellence is reflected not just in our equipment and facilities, but in our dedication to continuous learning and teamwork.

While this role is primarily based at our Wymondham branch, we are happy to offer flexibility for those who would like to work across other branches. There may also be occasional cover needed at other sites to support colleagues.

We are proud of the close connections we maintain with our local community and the charities we support. Our team works closely with Dogs Trust, regularly visiting their sites and hosting a weekly operating day in practice. We also provide support to welfare organisations such as Cats Protection League and Venture Farm.

Build your career around you

We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life. We can offer flexibility that actually works for you.

Working up to 40 hours per week our vets work between 7 and 10 hour days No out of hours work, Saturday rota no more than 1 in 4 mornings.

Our local area

Wymondham is a charming and historic market town located just a short drive from Norwich in the heart of Norfolk. With its blend of beautiful countryside, excellent local amenities, and strong community spirit, it offers the perfect balance of rural tranquility and convenient access to city life. The town is home to independent shops, cosy cafés, and the impressive Wymondham Abbey, all set against a backdrop of picturesque streets and open green spaces. Excellent transport links, including a direct train to Norwich and London, make Wymondham a great place to live and work for veterinary professionals seeking a relaxed lifestyle without compromising on connectivity.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata

Certificate support

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider

All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

BVA membership

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well

Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria

Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice