Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Independent Vetcare Limited; Sheringham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Private Medical Insurance

6.6 weeks annual leave

Cycle to Work initiative

Job summary

Summerhill Veterinary Centre in Sheringham, Norfolk is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for our small animal practice. The role offers a salary up to £75,000 DOE with a relocation allowance up to £3,000.

Standard hours are Monday–Friday, with out-of-hours on-call obligations and a supportive team environment. We are an RCVS-accredited first-opinion practice serving a wide local area, with modern facilities and a focus on high-quality, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration or eligibility for registration.

Skills

Small animal care

Clinical examination

Surgery

Team collaboration

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Date Posted: 2026-10-01

Location: Sheringham, Norfolk, GB, NR26 8

Application Deadline: 2026-11-17T19:01:04.35

Practice Name: Summerhill Veterinary Centre

Company: Independent Vetcare Limited

Work Locations: Fakenham, Norfolk, England / Aylsham, Norfolk, England / Holt, Norfolk, England / Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England / Loddon, Norfolk, England / Long Stratton, Norfolk, England / Norwich, Norfolk, England / Poringland, Norfolk, England / Sheringham, Norfolk, England / Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England / Wymondham, Norfolk, England / Downham Market, Norfolk, England / Brooke, Norfolk, England / Cringleford, Norfolk, England

Position Details

Primary Care - Vet Surgeon - Small Animal

Salary up to £75,000 DOE plus up to £3,000 relocation allowance

About the Practice

Summerhill Veterinary Centre is a friendly, well-equipped, single-site small animal practice that has served Fakenham, Norfolk since. In mid-April, we will move into a brand-new purpose-built premises featuring more consulting rooms, hydrotherapy, and separate dog and cat waiting areas and kennels. We are an RCVS-accredited first-opinion practice that also accepts local referrals and supports veterinary nurse training. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate care while maintaining a genuinely supportive team environment.

Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are very important to us, reflected in our low turnover and experienced, stable team. We actively encourage team members to develop their interests and find their niche within the practice. Located in a welcoming market town, we are close to the North Norfolk coast and the Norfolk Broads, and around 1 hour 45 minutes from central London by train.

Our Team

We are currently 7 vets and are recruiting an 8th vet to join our supportive team. Our wider team includes:

• 11 Veterinary Nurses
• 2 Veterinary Care Assistants
• 5 Receptionists
• 4 Administrative Support Staff

We have strong clinical expertise within the team, including multiple certificate holders and RCVS Advanced Practitioners across surgery, medicine, ECC, imaging, and ophthalmology. Our nurses are highly involved clinically and run their own clinics, helping us deliver truly holistic patient care.

Working Hours

Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:30 (with flexibility and scheduled days off)

Out-of-hours:

• We provide our own OOH service for registered clients (no routine consultations).
• Weekday on-call: 17:30-08:30
• Weekend duty: Saturday or Sunday (08:30-08:30)

On-call frequency:

• 1 in 7 (Mon-Sat)
• 1 in 8 (Sun)

The rota is shared and may flex slightly depending on team needs.

Our Commitment to Our People

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:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• CPD allowance of 250 with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon — our online encyclopaedia provider
• Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
• £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund for vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships such as BVA, VDS cover, RCVS fees
• Company pension scheme with contributions from IVC
• Green commute initiatives including Cycle to Work and Green Cars Schemes, subject to eligibility
• Voluntary benefits including discounts with retailers and pet treatment discounts at IVC practices

Salary Range

£30,000 - £75,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

We may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications and analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final decisions are made by humans. For more information on data processing, please contact us.