Overview

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal role at IVC Evidensia UK. Based at Chapelfield Vets in Norwich. Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £5,000 and Welcome Bonus up to £5,000.

Responsibilities

• Work with dogs, cats, and small furries such as rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, ferrets, and birds. There are plans to expand exotic services, with opportunities to develop your own interests.
• Balance surgery and medicine with consultations; typical week includes consultations plus at least one dedicated surgical day. Procedures may include neutering, dentals, mass removals, laparotomies, orthopaedics, BOAS, and TECA. Most cases are managed in-house to ensure continuity of care for patients and clients.
• Occasional opportunities to work across the wider team for additional variety.

Team and Environment

• Part of a five-branch practice with 19 small animal vets, including certificate holders in dermatology, ophthalmology, and orthopaedics. Supports include 21 RVNs, four VCAs, and a dedicated reception team. Nurses run their own consults, post-op checks, wellness clinics, and you will be encouraged to develop areas of interest.

Flexibility and Schedule

• Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle. Full-time rota up to 40 hours across four days with 1:4 Saturday mornings and no OOH. Part-time applications are warmly welcomed.

Life in Norwich

Norwich is a vibrant, historic city with a cathedral, medieval streets, independent market, arts scene, and green spaces. It offers a blend of heritage and modern living and is England’s first UNESCO City of Literature.

Benefits and Perks

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays; additional birthday holiday entitlement.
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential helpline); enhanced family-friendly policies; wellbeing initiatives.
• Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave; certificate support; learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy; access to Vetlexicon; research funding opportunities; £1,250 per annum via Care Fund; Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme.
• Professional memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees.
• Colleague benefits: Company pension; Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes; voluntary benefits; discounts with retailers; discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices.