Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice

Location: Norfolk

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Rotating shifts across two sites, including weekends and occasional nights (with allowances and recovery days)

Recruiter: This role is being handled exclusively by Global Vet Careers (GVC)

About the Practice:
GVC are assisting a proudly independent, RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital and general practice in Norfolk. Established in 2013, the practice now has two sites and a thriving team of nearly 70 professionals.

The practice is committed to innovation, client and patient care, and creating a culture where colleagues are supported, challenged, and empowered to thrive.

The Role:
The practice is seeking a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join their growing team. This role is ideal for vets with at least 1 year of experience (ideally 5–6 years qualified) who are confident in first-opinion work and wish to further develop their clinical and consultative skills.

You’ll have the support of a strong nursing team, senior veterinary surgeons, and management, and you’ll also play a role in mentoring colleagues where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct consultations, investigations, and surgical procedures across both sites.

• Maintain high clinical standards with accurate record keeping and timely communication.

• Collaborate closely with veterinary, nursing, and administrative teams.

• Manage inpatients and emergency cases, including day-to-night handovers.

• Support the Head Vet and Senior Management Team in driving practice values and innovation.

• Mentor colleagues or support EMS student placements as required.

Requirements:

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon (or eligible to register)

• Minimum 1 year of experience (ideal 5–6 years) in small animal practice

• Confident in first-opinion medicine and surgery

• Excellent communicator with client-focused approach

• Calm, confident, empathetic, professional under pressure

• Flexible, resilient, positive, and a great team player

• Committed to continuous learning and CPD

Working Pattern:

• Shifts rotated across the Hospital and General Practice

  Core shifts:

• Early: 7am–4pm

• Day: 8:30am–5:30pm

• Late: 10am–7pm

• Weekends: 1 in 5 rotation (Saturday consults + emergency cover until Monday AM)

• Nights: 1 in 9 rotation (7pm–7am) with night allowance + 7 days recovery

• Supported at all times by Head Vet and Senior Vet rota

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  Benefits:

• Competitive salary (DOE)

• Private healthcare

• Birthday off every year

• Pension scheme

• Uncapped CPD (with line manager approval)

• Staff discount

• Relocation assistance if required

• 5.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service

• Monthly lucky dip prizes

• 5 paid sick days per year

Why Join?
This independent, client-focused practice offers clinical freedom, excellent support, and a forward-thinking culture. The team is dedicated to creating a workplace where people feel valued, motivated, and part of something bigger.

Apply Now:
This role is being handled exclusively by Global Vet Careers. To discuss this opportunity or submit your application, contact Stephanie at stephanie.hellier@gvcvets.com or call 01392 793069.