Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Uplands Way Vets
Hours: 36 hours over 4 days (Monday-Friday) No OOH or weekends
Salary: Competitive dependent on experience

Join Our Friendly and Supportive Team

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident clinician who enjoys delivering high-quality patient care building strong client relationships and working collaboratively within a supportive practice environment.

About the Role

As an experienced Veterinary Surgeon you will be responsible for providing exceptional medical and surgical care to a varied small animal caseload. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical interests while working alongside a skilled team of veterinary surgeons RVNs student nurses and support staff.

The role includes:

• Consulting and case work-ups
• Routine and advanced surgery
• Diagnostic investigations
• Inpatient care and case management
• Working closely with clients to provide excellent communication and continuity of care
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues where appropriate

What are we looking for

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Are MRCVS registered
• Have previous experience in UK small animal practice
• Are confident with routine surgical and medical cases
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Are passionate about delivering outstanding patient and client care
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team

About the Practice

We are a modern forward-thinking veterinary clinic based on the Norfolk/Suffolk border equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a friendly supportive team. Our practice prides itself on delivering exceptional patient care alongside excellent client service in a welcoming and professional environment.

Our facilities include:

• Digital X-ray and Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Dedicated dental suite. (our dental x-ray is on its way soon! We are very excited!)
• Separate dog cat and exotic wards
• Modern practice management systems
• Kennelling for team member dogs
• Competitive team discount on treatments/medications

• We have a separate quiet room for euthanasia with toys treats and a sofa. A great nonclinical area for our clients to say their final goodbyes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous CPD allowance and support for further qualifications
• Paid RCVS and professional memberships
• Exclusive staff discounts
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• Enhanced paternity maternity adoption shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Octopus Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme available (subject to eligibility criteria)
• A supportive friendly working environment with a strong team ethos
• Opportunities for career progression
• Volunteering opportunities at home and abroad

• We are an eco-friendly practice which is mindful of our carbon footprint and our effect on the environment. We have reusable clinical charts a compost heap and our own herb garden for rabbits
• We have set up a wildlife fund which allows us to treat stray animals and wildlife.
• We have a lovely outside area to relax and soak up some sun when we are lucky enough to have any!
• You can bring your dog to work with you every day! We have our own staff kennelling facilities

What is it like working for Uplands Vets

Everybodys thoughts ideas and worries are always listened toEmily Head RVN

We are able to put our ideas into practice for example some of our nurses converted an empty room into a euthanasia room Esme RVN

Friendly and approachable team we also have some excellent bakers who bring treats in Gaby-Client Care Team

Everyone is nice and helpful to work with the clients are lovely and the tea is good!-Marco.

Everyone here is very kind and the management are understanding- Charlotte RVN

All my colleagues are supportive and happy- Helen-Client Care Team

Twice yearly we have an anonymous employee engagement survey managed by an external company. We have gained a B Heard rating as a Great Place to Work.

Our team enjoy engaging in frequent social activities in our free time. Previously we have participated in Easter egg hunts escape rooms summer BBQs axe throwing paddle boarding cinema trips Christmas parties and group dog beach walks to name a few.

Proud winners of Employer of the Year at the Press BusinessIQ Awards VetPartners is committed to supporting and developing every member of our team. If youre looking for a workplace that genuinely invests in you wed love to hear from you

Why Join Us

At Uplands Way Vets we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients while creating a positive and supportive workplace for our team. We value teamwork wellbeing and professional development ensuring every member of the practice can thrive.

If you are looking for your next challenge and would like to join a practice where your skills experience and ideas are truly valued we would love to hear from you.

Apply now by sending your CV and covering letter to

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

Required Experience:

Senior IC