Veterinary Surgeon – Coastal Suffolk

Looking for a genuinely well-run, independent practice where your day finishes on time, your caseload is varied, and your clients truly value what you do? This could be exactly that.

This is an opportunity to join a progressive, highly organised small animal practice based in Coastal Suffolk, offering an excellent work-life balance alongside high clinical standards.

The Practice

This independent, first-opinion companion animal practice has built a fantastic reputation since opening in recent years.

• 100% small animal, first opinion GP practice

• Open 8am–6pm – with consistently on-time finishes

• No OOH (outsourced to a trusted ECC provider)

• 20-minute consults with structured consulting blocks

• RCVS GP-accredited practice

• Approved Nurse Training Practice

• Highly organised systems designed to minimise stress and improve outcomes

You’ll be working in a calm, efficient environment with a loyal, affluent, and engaged client base.

Facilities

• Multiple consult rooms (with scope to expand)

• Spacious prep area

• Dedicated theatres including a dental suite with radiography

• In-house lab (biochemistry, haematology, hormones)

• Advanced imaging including DR x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and CT

• Regular visiting surgical specialist

• Laparoscopic surgery available

• Modern PMS system

The Role

A well-balanced first-opinion GP role with a mix of consulting and surgery.

• Full-time: 40 hours over 4 days (part-time considered)

• No OOH

• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (sole charge)

• Typical ops day: 2–8 procedures (average around 4)

• Routine surgery, dentistry, soft tissue, and imaging

• Structured day with either a mid or late consult session (never both)

The practice places strong emphasis on efficiency and teamwork—ensuring manageable days, proper breaks, and minimal stress.

The Team

• Experienced and collaborative vet team

• Strong RVN and support staff presence

• Hands-on leadership with excellent operational support

• Clear communication channels and clinical collaboration encouraged

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 – £65,000 DOE

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• Private health insurance

• Health cash plan + Employee Assistance Programme

• Generous CPD allowance (£1,500+ with flexibility for further development)

• Accommodation available to support relocation

Location & Lifestyle

Coastal Suffolk offers an exceptional quality of life, combining seaside living with countryside space and a strong sense of community.

• Access to beautiful coastline, nature reserves, and outdoor activities

• Popular with professionals seeking a slower pace without sacrificing amenities

• Good transport links to larger towns and London

• Excellent schools and a safe, welcoming environment

The Opportunity

This role would suit a vet who enjoys high-quality GP work in a well-structured, supportive setting—without the long hours or chaos often found elsewhere.

If you’re looking for a refreshing change, better balance, and a genuinely enjoyable place to work, this is well worth exploring.