Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – 6m FTC
Eastgate Veterinary Group – Bury
Specialty: Small Animal
Full or part time
Fixed Term Contract
We are looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team at Eastgate Vets on a 6-month fixed-term basis.
Eastgate Veterinary Group serves clients across Suffolk and Norfolk, with RCVS-accredited practices in Bury St Edmunds, Mildenhall and Thetford. We are proud to provide high-quality care in our welcoming, well-equipped practices, supported by strong connections within our local communities.
About Us
Our team is at the heart of everything we do. We work collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting one another to deliver excellent patient care. You’ll benefit from a varied caseload and a supportive environment, with opportunities to continue developing your skills during your time with us.
The Role
- 6-month FTC available on a full-time or part-time basis
- Opportunity to be based at a single branch or work across all three sites, offering variety in your caseload
- 36-hour week over 4 days (full-time), giving you a great work–life balance
- 1 in 6 Saturday mornings, with time off in lieu to ensure your downtime is protected
- Typical shifts are 8:30am – 6:30pm
Salary – £36,000 – £70,000 FTE dependent on experience
What You’ll Be Doing
- A varied role with a balance of consulting and surgery
- Typically split between 2 days consulting and 2 days surgery, but we’re happy to tailor this to your interests
About You
- A confident, capable vet who enjoys both consulting and surgical work
- VetGDP completed (unfortunately we are unable to support a new graduate)
- Someone who values a supportive team environment and high-quality patient care
The Area
Our ‘patch’ of Suffolk and Norfolk is beautiful and lively, rich in heritage, culture and nature with ancient villages, diverse landscapes and wildlife. There’s a vibrant arts and entertainment scene too, breathing fresh life into historic places. For city lovers, glorious Cambridge is nearby and Norwich not far. London is a mere 80 miles away.
Benefits
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
- £1,750 CPD allowance per annum (pro rata)
- Health Cash Plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments from dentistry to sports massage
- VDS cover
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- RCVS Membership paid, plus two other membership subscriptions
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
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