Veterinary Surgeon – Surgical Interest | Norfolk/Suffolk Coast | Up to £70,000

<p><em>RCVS hospital, 4 theatres, full ortho kit, radioactive iodine referral service &amp; certificate support — surgical-focused role on the Norfolk coast.</em></p> <hr> <p> <strong>Who They Are</strong></p> <p>This is an RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital operating across two sites on the Norfolk/Suffolk coast, set within the stunning surroundings of the Norfolk Broads — with a reasonable commute to London for those who want the best of both worlds. With a wide and varied caseload, exceptional facilities, and a 24-hour on-site out-of-hours service provided by an established overnight care provider, this is a practice built for serious clinical work.</p> <p>The practice runs a radioactive iodine referral service, accepting referrals from across the wider region — a genuinely rare offering that speaks to the clinical ambition and scope of what is available here. A visiting cardiologist provides additional specialist support, and the breadth of equipment on-site is exceptional for a practice of this type.</p> <p>This is a stable, well-resourced practice with the infrastructure, caseload, and clinical culture to support a vet with a genuine passion for surgery to thrive and grow.</p> <hr> <p> <strong>What You&apos;ll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage a wide and varied surgical and consulting caseload across two sites, with two dedicated full operating days per week <li>Perform a broad range of surgical procedures utilising four fully equipped theatres, full orthopaedic kit including TPLO and TTA plates, and lap spay kit <li>Conduct diagnostics using DR X-ray, ultrasound, echocardiography, video-assisted bronchoscopy and endoscopy, and a fully equipped on-site laboratory including endocrine testing <li>Deliver advanced patient care using on-site EPOC, lactate monitoring, blood and plasma storage facilities, and an Elixir kit for toxicology emergencies <li>Support and contribute to the radioactive iodine referral service, working alongside regional referral cases <li>Collaborate with a visiting cardiologist and wider clinical team to deliver high standards of patient care <li>Deliver care aligned with RCVS best practice guidelines, with a focus on patient safety, pain management, and evidence-based medicine <li>Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients and referring practices, ensuring continuity and quality of care </ul> <hr> <p> <strong>What You&apos;ll Gain</strong></p> <ul> <li>Salary up to £70,000 per annum, depending on experience <li>Two full dedicated operating days per week alongside consulting days — structured to build surgical confidence and capability <li>Full support to study towards a certificate, with external and internal CPD tailored to individual needs <li>Clinical support from experienced colleagues across both sites <li>Exposure to a genuinely diverse and complex caseload including orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, endoscopy, toxicology, and radioactive iodine referral work <li>Flexible working opportunities with a genuine commitment to finding the right fit <li>Optional out-of-hours ECC shifts available for those with an interest in emergency and critical care <li>Structured rota: 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, with weekends, bank holidays, and nights fully covered by the on-site overnight care service </ul> <hr> <p> <strong>What&apos;s Needed</strong></p> <ul> <li>RCVS registration (essential) <li>A demonstrable interest in surgery and a desire to develop surgical skills within a well-equipped, supportive environment <li>Competency across first-opinion consulting and surgical procedures <li>Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-site clinical team <li>Commitment to high clinical standards, patient safety, and evidence-based practice <li>Interest in emergency and critical care is advantageous but not essential </ul> <hr> <p> <strong>Full-Time (4 days per week) | Flexible working options considered</strong></p> <p><em>To find out more or to apply, get in touch with GVC today.</em></p>