Veterinary Surgeon – Cambridgeshire

Small Animal | Full-Time | 36 Hours | No OOH | £48,000–£60,000 FTE DOE

Are you a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role where you can develop your clinical skills, work up your own cases and be part of a genuinely supportive team?

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Veterinary Surgeon in Cambridgeshire, joining a friendly and established first opinion practice with an excellent reputation within the local community.

Offering a 36-hour working week, no overnight or weekend OOH and a supportive approach to CPD and career development, this could be an excellent opportunity for a vet looking for a rewarding role with a strong work-life balance.

And when you're ready to switch off, the beautiful Norfolk coast is within easy reach.

The Role

As a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon, you'll be part of an experienced and collaborative clinical team, with the freedom and support to work up your cases to completion.

The role offers:

• 36 hours per week
• Full-time position
• Set lunch hour every day
• 1 in 3 Saturday mornings
• Time off in lieu following Saturday working
• No overnight or weekend OOH duties
• Flexible working hours negotiable for the right candidate
• Varied first opinion small animal caseload
• Opportunity to develop your own clinical interests
• Dedicated CPD and training support
• Excellent career development opportunities

This is a great opportunity for a vet who wants to take ownership of their cases while having experienced colleagues around them for support when needed.

About the Practice

You'll be joining a well-established first opinion small animal practice with a strong reputation for providing excellent veterinary care within the local community.

The practice has been caring for pets for more than 160 years and has developed a stable and supportive team environment where collaboration and professional development are encouraged.

The practice is RCVS accredited and holds recognised feline and dog-friendly accreditations, reflecting its commitment to high standards of patient welfare.

The team is passionate about helping colleagues thrive, with support available for CPD, certificates and individual career development.

Whether you already have a particular clinical interest or are still discovering the area you'd like to specialise in, you'll be encouraged to build your career around your interests.

Facilities & Equipment

You'll have access to a well-equipped first opinion practice, including:

• Digital X-ray
• Ultrasound
• Air-powered dental equipment
• In-house laboratory analysers
• Modern diagnostic equipment
• Comprehensive first opinion facilities

You'll have the opportunity to work cases up to completion, supported by the equipment, experience and clinical knowledge available within the team.

As part of a wider veterinary group, you'll also have access to Special Interest Groups, shared learning platforms, networking opportunities and a broader community of veterinary professionals.

About You

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who is passionate about delivering excellent patient and client care and enjoys working as part of a supportive team.

You'll ideally:

• Be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Have experience working within small animal practice
• Be confident managing a varied first opinion caseload
• Enjoy working up cases and developing treatment plans
• Have strong communication and client care skills
• Be keen to develop your clinical interests
• Enjoy working collaboratively with Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs and support colleagues
• Be committed to continued learning and professional development

Whether you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon or looking for a practice where you can take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary & Benefits

The salary for this role is £48,000–£60,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

You'll also benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks' paid annual leave, including bank holidays
• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum
• CPD and training support
• RCVS / VCI membership paid
• Two additional professional membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Health Cash Plan with contributions towards a range of health and wellbeing treatments
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities
• Visa sponsorship available

Work-Life Balance

Work-life balance is a genuine priority within this role.

You'll work 36 hours per week, with a set lunch hour each day, no overnight or weekend OOH duties and time off in lieu following your Saturday morning shift.

Flexible hours can also be discussed for the right candidate, making this an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a sustainable long-term career.

Location

Cambridgeshire

The location offers excellent access to the surrounding countryside, with Peterborough around 23 miles away and the beautiful Norfolk coastline within easy reach.

It's an ideal location for someone looking for a balance between a well-connected town, countryside and easy access to the coast.

Apply today or contact me for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

Contact

Angel Mason
Recruitment Consultant
📧 angel.mason@gvcvets.com
📞 01392 793153