Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon – Norfolk

• Part-time role: 21 hours per week over two days (Thursday and Friday), with 1 in 3 Saturdays and no out-of-hours work
• Supportive team: Work alongside experienced vets, RVNs, student nurses, and patient care assistants in a friendly environment
• Well-equipped practice: Recently refurbished with digital x-ray, dental x-ray, in-house lab, and more
• Excellent location: Based just outside Norwich, close to historic landmarks, the Norfolk Broads, and beautiful coastline
• Excellent salary up to £72,000 (pro-rata) with a relocation package and visa sponsorship available

I am excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a veterinary surgeon to join a welcoming and experienced team at a small animal practice in Norfolk. This recently refurbished practice is led by a Vet with over 20 years of experience and who is also a Vet GDP Advisor, ensuring a supportive and knowledgeable working environment.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team of two vets, working alongside a head nurse, two registered veterinary nurses, two student nurses and two patient care assistants. The practice handles a general medical and basic surgical caseload, serving a loyal and friendly client base. The building is bright and spacious, and comes equipped with digital x-ray, dental x-ray, an in-house laboratory and more, providing the tools you need to deliver excellent care.

This is a permanent, part-time position, offering 21 hours per week over two days: Thursday from 09:00 to 19:00 and Friday from 08:00 to 18:00, with just 1 in 3 Saturdays. Flexibility is available where possible to suit your needs, and there are no out-of-hours requirements. The practice can also offer support with a Certificate of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa, provided you meet the criteria and are eligible for registration with the RCVS upon arrival in the UK.

Located just outside the vibrant city of Norwich, the practice enjoys easy access to historic architecture, including one of England’s most impressive cathedrals and a striking hilltop castle. With the Norfolk Broads and the beautiful coastline close by, it’s the ideal setting for anyone looking to combine professional fulfilment with a wonderful quality of life.

The Package:

• An excellent salary of between £50,000 and £72,000 FTE
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health cash plan (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service
• Life Assurance 3 x salary
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid
• Sabbatical based on length of service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff Discount

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email to w.kovach-ward@purovets.com

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Ref no: JOB-47100