Are you a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a friendly, supportive team with flexibility to shape your role? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an RCVS-accredited practice with branches in Bury St Edmunds, Mildenhall, and Thetford.

Key details

• Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (with branch work in Mildenhall and Thetford)

• Role: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• Hours: Full-time (4 days per week, 36 hours), part-time and flexible working options available

• Weekends: 1:6 Saturday mornings (time off in lieu)

• Salary: £35,000 – £60,000 depending on experience

• OOH: None

About the role

This role can be tailored to suit your strengths and preferences, whether you're an experienced vet or a new graduate. You'll be involved in a varied caseload across consultations, routine surgeries, and case workups — with the option of consult-only work if preferred.

You'll join a supportive team who collaborate closely, sharing skills and ideas to continually improve standards of care. The group actively encourages professional development, including progression towards certificates.

About the practice

• RCVS-accredited practices in Bury St Edmunds, Mildenhall, and Thetford

• Supportive teams: 4 vets and 5 RVNs in Bury, and 3 vets plus 4 RVNs in each branch

• Strong client base with excellent facilities and a collaborative culture

• Dedicated to employee wellbeing and professional growth

About you

• MRCVS, newly qualified or experienced

• Confident in routine consultations and surgery (or keen to develop further)

• A proactive, supportive team player

• Strong communication skills with a passion for patient and client care

The package

• Salary: £35,000 – £60,000 depending on experience

• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

• £1,750 CPD allowance support for certificates

• RCVS, VDS and two other memberships paid

• Access to VetPartners Graduate Programme and VetGDP support

• Health Shield – wide-ranging health and wellbeing contributions

• "My Perks” shopping, travel, and entertainment discounts

• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly benefits

• Company sick pay and annual pay reviews

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Discounted veterinary fees

Location

Suffolk and Norfolk offer the best of both worlds — historic towns, beautiful countryside, and easy access to the coast. Bury St Edmunds is known as the "jewel in the crown of Suffolk,” while Mildenhall and Thetford bring their own hidden gems. For city life, Cambridge and Norwich are nearby, and London is just 80 miles away.

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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