Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal (Wymondham Branch)

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000.

We are on the lookout for a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our Wymondham branch, a modern, purpose‑built practice that is part of a close‑knit group of five well‑established sites across Norfolk.

• Consultation of dogs and cats with a balanced mix of 75 % consultations and 25 % surgeries.
• Perform a range of surgical procedures from neuters and dentals to complex cases such as lump removals, laparotomies, BOAS, TECA and orthopaedic procedures.
• Work up cases in‑house wherever possible, tailoring workload to individual strengths and interests.
• See small exotic species including rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and occasionally birds or rodents; support expansion of exotics services.
• Participate in team collaboration, shared learning across the Chapelfield group and clinical rounds.

Registered Veterinary Surgeon (PVET, DVL, DBVM or equivalent). Experience in small‑animal surgery and a willingness to pursue specialist certificates is desirable.

• Competitive base salary, work‑life balance with up to 40 hours per week, no out‑of‑hours work, Saturday rota no more than 1 in 4 mornings.
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement on birthdays.
• Well‑being support:
  Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family‑friendly policies.
• Professional development: £1,250 CPD allowance, 40 hours paid CPD leave pro‑rata, certificate support, access to IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon.
• Industry memberships: BVA, VDS cover, RCVS fees.
• Retirement:
  Company pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Green commute:
  Cycle to Work scheme, Green Cars Scheme.
• Additional voluntary benefits and discounts across retailers.
• Discounted treatment for personal pets.

Flexible patterns that fit your lifestyle. Main hours during the week, with occasional cross‑branch coverage as needed.

Wymondham – a charming market town in Norfolk with excellent transport links to Norwich and London.