🐾 Veterinary Surgeon
Global Veterinary Careers is proud to partner with an established small animal practice in Norwich, seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon to join their experienced and supportive team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet who enjoys clinical variety, teamwork, and personal growth — all while living in one of the most charming cities in the UK.

🌳 About the Practice & Location:
Located on Hall Road, this purpose-built small animal practice is part of a trio of independently owned Vets for Pets surgeries across Norwich. While based at Hall Road, there may be occasional flexibility to work across the other local branches.
The practice boasts a friendly and skilled team of 7 vets (including 2 new graduates), 8 nurses, VCAs, and administrative support. Their clinicians hold special interests in orthopaedics, surgery, and imaging, creating a well-rounded clinical environment.
Norwich itself offers the perfect blend of city and countryside living — just 30 minutes from the beach, 15 minutes from the broads, and 5 minutes from the city centre. The area is rich in culture, history, and outdoor pursuits.

🏥 What’s on Offer:
The practice takes pride in maintaining a supportive, progressive workplace, with:

• 15-minute vaccination appointments
• 30-minute clinical consultations
• Well-stocked orthopaedic kits
• Mental health first aiders
• BVA Good Workplace Guide implementation
• Regular clinical meetings
• PSS Small Animal GP status

There’s also genuine potential for future partnership for the right candidate, with exciting expansion plans on the horizon.

👩‍⚕️ The Role:
🕓 Hours: Full time – 39 hours over 4 days (9am–7pm), part-time considered
📅 Weekends: 1 in 5 (Saturday 9am–6pm, Sunday 10:30am–4:30pm at Norwich Sprowston)
🌙 OOH: None
🏖️ Bank Holidays: On a rotation basis
You’ll play a key role in delivering excellent patient care and client service, supported by a highly experienced regional leadership team and excellent facilities.

🎯 To Be Considered:
Applicants should:

• Be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration
• Ideally have 2+ years’ experience in small animal practice
• Have a surgical bias or specialism (advantageous but not essential)
• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills
• Be passionate about animal welfare and delivering exceptional car

💰 Salary & Benefits:
✅ Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE, FTE)
✅ CPD: Generous allowance + funding towards certificates
✅ Holidays: 5.6 weeks, rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years
✅ Birthday: Extra day off on your birthday
✅ Pension: Contributory scheme
✅ Memberships: RCVS & VDS paid
✅ Visa sponsorship & relocation support available

✅ Employee wellbeing programmes: Retail Trust, Port of Call, MHFA
✅ Cycle to Work scheme
✅ Career progression opportunities within a supportive and encouraging environment

📞 How to Apply:
If you’re looking to join a friendly, forward-thinking team with genuine work-life balance and opportunities to progress, this could be your next step.
📧 Email: luke.morris@gvcvets.com
📞 Call: 01392 793 256