Overview
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Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £5,000 and Welcome Bonus up to £5,000. Based at Chapelfield Vets in Norwich, we are looking for a passionate Veterinary Surgeon who thrives on variety, enjoys collaboration, and is keen to grow within a friendly and progressive practice.
Caseload and Practice: A varied caseload at our Norwich branch with dogs, cats, and small furries (rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, ferrets, birds). There’s also potential to develop interests as exotic services expand; facilities include three consulting rooms (with a fourth on the way), two sterile theatres, a dedicated dental suite, digital DR X-ray, Sonoscape Propet 60 ultrasound, and separate cat and dog wards.
Role Balance: Your week typically combines consultations with at least one dedicated surgical day, exposing you to a wide range of procedures. These include neutering, dentals, mass removals, laparotomies, orthopaedics, BOAS, and TECA. Most cases are managed in-house to ensure continuity of care for patients and clients. While primarily based in Norwich, there may be opportunities to work across the wider team for added variety.
Team and Culture
The practice values collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and individual growth. You’ll be part of a team that includes 19 small animal vets across five branches, with certificates in dermatology, ophthalmology, and orthopaedics, supported by 21 RVNs, four VCAs, and a strong reception team. Nurses run their own consults, including post-op checks, vaccines, and wellness clinics.
You’ll be encouraged to develop your own areas of interest within a supportive environment.
Flexibility and Location
Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle. The full-time rota is up to 40 hours across four days with 1:4 Saturday mornings and no OOH. Part-time applications are warmly welcomed. Norwich offers a vibrant, historic setting with heritage and modern living, including cultural and green spaces.
What We Offer
We recognise that our people are fundamental to success and invest in our people, premises, and processes alongside a competitive base salary.
Benefits
* 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; initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
* Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave; certificate support; learning and development via IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon access; research funding opportunities; £1,250 per annum Care Fund allowance; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme
* Professional Memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees
* Colleague Benefits: Company pension; Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility); voluntary benefits; discounts with retailers; discounted pet treatment at an IVC Evidensia practice
* Compensation: Salary up to £75,000 DOE
Note: This description reflects the information as presented and maintains the focus on responsibilities and general expectations for the role.
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