Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon – Norfolk
Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE, with higher packages considered for Certificate Holders and Specialists + Excellent Benefits

Why Join?

✔ Salary up to £70,000 DOE, with enhanced packages available for Certificate Holders and Specialists
✔ Excellent work-life balance with a 4-day week and only 1 in 4 Saturdays
✔ Visa sponsorship available and fully funded certificate support
✔ Join a proudly independent practice offering genuine clinical freedom
✔ Modern, purpose-built facility with advanced equipment, planned CT installation and exciting progression towards hospital status

The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving independent small animal practice in Norfolk. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly collaborative and supportive team that places equal emphasis on clinical excellence, professional development, and staff wellbeing. 

You'll be joining a well-established clinical team supported by an excellent nurse-to-vet ratio, including 8 RVNs, alongside experienced certificate holders in Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Orthopaedics. The practice offers a varied caseload across medicine, surgery, orthopaedics and advanced diagnostics, providing excellent opportunities to develop and pursue your clinical interests. 

The purpose-built practice is exceptionally well equipped with digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, advanced surgical facilities and a planned CT scanner as part of its ambitious growth plans. With progression towards hospital status on the horizon, this is an exciting time to join a practice committed to long-term clinical development and investment. 

Most importantly, the practice remains proudly independent, offering genuine clinical freedom, a strong team-first culture and long-term stability in an environment free from corporate pressures. 

What We're Looking For

• MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Friendly, compassionate and team-focused approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passionate about delivering outstanding patient care
• Keen to continue learning and developing professionally
• Interest in pursuing a certificate or specialist area welcomed

Career Development 
The practice believes great vets never stop learning. 
That's why they offer:

• Flexible CPD allowance tailored to your goals
• Certificate funding and full support available
• Access to experienced certificate holders and in-house expertise
• Clinical freedom to pursue areas of interest
• Excellent progression opportunities as the practice expands towards hospital status

The Rota
They understand that a fulfilling career shouldn't come at the expense of your personal life.
The rota includes:
• 4-day working week
• Only 1 in 4 Saturdays (8:30am–4:00pm)
• No excessive out-of-hours commitments
• Supportive and collaborative management team
• Strong focus on work-life balance and wellbeing

Benefits
• Competitive salary up to £70,000 DOE
• 7 weeks annual leave including bank holidays and birthday leave
• Professional memberships paid (RCVS & VDS)
• Generous CPD budget
• Certificate support and funding
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Sick pay
• Health and wellbeing support
• Free on-site parking

Interested?
We'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, get in touch today to learn more about joining this progressive independent practice in Norfolk. Contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref: JOB-58344