Job Title
Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Company
Vet Record Careers
Location
Wymondham, Norfolk
Salary & Bonus
Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000.
Overview
We’re on the lookout for a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our Wymondham branch, a modern, purpose‑built practice part of a close‑knit group of five well‑established sites across Norfolk. Whether you’re looking to develop your clinical interests, expand your surgical experience, or simply find a team that truly supports each other, this could be the role for you.
Practice Features
Our Wymondham practice offers digital radiography, modern ultrasound with Doppler, dental radiography, three large consult rooms (with a fourth soon), dedicated prep area and imaging suite, two fully equipped theatres with multiparameter monitors, separate cat and dog waiting areas, kennels, and a peaceful cattery (ISFM accreditation in progress). The in‑house lab includes IDEXX haematology and biochemistry analysers, a urine analyser, and microscope facilities for blood smears, FNAs and cytology. For more complex diagnostics, we collaborate with IDEXX for fast, reliable results.
Caseload & Workload
The caseload is varied: dogs and cats, small furries (rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, birds, rodents) and exotics. Work is roughly 75% consults, 25% surgeries. Surgical procedures include neutering, dentals, lump removals, laparotomies, BOAS, TECA, orthopaedics.
Team & Development
You’ll join a team of 19 small animal vets, 21 registered vet nurses, four veterinary care assistants and reception/support staff. We have certificates in dermatology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, and others studying feline medicine, imaging, cardiology. Nurses are supported with an anaesthesia certificate. Collaboration, case discussions, shared knowledge are our core values.
Community
We support animal charities: Dogs Trust (weekly operating days), Cats Protection League, Venture Farm and others.
Flexibility & Hours
Flexible working patterns up to 40 hrs per week, days only (no out‑of‑hours), Saturday rota no more than 1 in 4 mornings.
Location Detail
Wymondham is a charming market town with excellent local amenities, beautiful countryside, strong community spirit, easy transport links to Norwich and London. It offers a relaxed lifestyle with connectivity.
Benefits
Work‑life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave (incl. bank holidays), birthday entitlement. Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family‑friendly policies. Development: £1250 CPD allowance, 40 hrs paid CPD leave pro rata, certificate support, learning via IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon, research funding, 1250 per annum Care Fund, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme.
Professional Memberships
BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.
Colleague Benefits
Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution, Cycle to Work scheme, Green Cars scheme (eligible), voluntary benefits, retailer discounts, discounted treatment for pets at IVC Evidensia practices.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industry
Veterinary
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