Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – 6m FTC

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. Youll 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 worklife balance
• 1 in 6 Saturday mornings with time off in lieu to ensure your downtime is protected
• Typical shifts are 8:30am 6:30pm

**SalaryFTE dependent on experience**

What Youll Be Doing:

• A varied role with a balance of consulting and surgery
• Typically split between 2 days consulting and 2 days surgery but were 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. Theres 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.

Our excellent range of benefits includes (pro rata):

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays(pro rata)
• 1750 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

As a proud member of the VetPartners family there is also access to VetPartners Learning Hub & specialists.

We work hard to be a great place to work and as an Employer of the Year VetPartners offers a supportive progressive environment where you can thrive.

We hope to get to know you soon.

For more information/an informal chat or to apply please contact:

Claire Crane Practice Manager -

Simba Chipunga Clinical Director -

Required Experience:

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