Salary up to £65,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus 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 that’s 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.
A Practice Where You Can Truly Thrive
As part of the Chapelfield group, which includes branches in Norwich, Long Stratton, Wymondham, Costessey, and Brooke, we work collaboratively to share knowledge, skills, and resources. This means you’ll always feel supported and connected, whether you’re in a branch or chatting cases across sites.
At Wymondham, we’ve created a bright, spacious, and practical environment with both patients and staff in mind. We offer digital radiography, modern ultrasound with Doppler, dental radiography (new iM3 X‑ray machine coming to Wymondham), three large consult rooms (with a fourth on the way), 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).
Our in‑house lab includes IDEXX haematology and biochemistry analysers, a urine analyser, and microscope facilities regularly used for blood smears, FNAs and cytology. For more complex diagnostics, we work with IDEXX for fast and reliable results.
Upstairs, you’ll find a modern, well‑equipped staff kitchen, cosy breakout areas, and a clinical office for quiet working or team catch‑ups.
A Varied Caseload That Keeps Things Interesting
No two days are the same here. Alongside dogs and cats, we regularly see small furries like rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, and even the odd bird or rodent. With plans to expand our exotics services, it’s a great time to get involved if you have an interest in this area.
You’ll enjoy a nice balance of consulting and surgery typically 75% consults and 25% ops. Surgical procedures range from neutering and dentals to more complex cases such as lump removals, laparotomies, BOAS and TECA procedures and orthopaedics.
We aim to work up cases in‑house wherever possible and tailor workloads to individual vets’ strengths and areas of interest – especially if you’re studying towards or considering a certificate.
A Team That Lifts Each Other Up
You’ll be joining a wider team of 19 small animal vets, 21 registered veterinary nurses, four veterinary care assistants, and a committed team of receptionists and support staff.
We’re proud to have certificate holders in dermatology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, and more, with others currently studying feline medicine, imaging, and cardiology. Nurses are supported just as strongly, with one of our Head Nurses currently undertaking an anaesthesia certificate.
Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, whether it’s discussing cases, sharing knowledge, or simply having a laugh over coffee.
Giving Back to Our Community
We value our place in the local community and proudly support several animal charities. We work closely with Dogs Trust, running weekly operating days at the practice, and also support Cats Protection League, Venture Farm, and other welfare organisations.
While this role is primarily based in Wymondham, we’re happy to offer some flexibility across branches, and occasional cover at nearby sites may be needed to support the wider team.
Build Your Career Around You
We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life, we can offer flexibility that actually works for you.
Working up to 40 hours per week over days. No out‑of‑hours work, Saturday rota no more than 1 in 4 mornings.
Our Local Area
Wymondham is a charming and historic market town located just a short drive from Norwich in the heart of Norfolk. With its blend of beautiful countryside, excellent local amenities, and strong community spirit, it offers the perfect balance of rural tranquility and convenient access to city life. The town is home to independent shops, cosy cafés, and the impressive Wymondham Abbey, all set against a backdrop of picturesque streets and open green spaces. Excellent transport links, including a direct train to Norwich and London, make Wymondham a great place to live and work for veterinary professionals seeking a relaxed lifestyle without compromising on connectivity.
Because Our People Matter
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 the following:
* 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 including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay, initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
* Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata, Certificate support, learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon.
* All our vets & nurses can apply for research funding.
* All our vets get £1,250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund.
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme.
* Quality Improvement Programme.
* Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.
* Colleague Benefits: Company pension scheme (IVC Evidensia contribution).
* Supporting a greener commute with Cycle to Work and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria.
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of voluntary benefits.
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers.
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Up to £65,000 DOE
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