Eastgate Veterinary Group
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
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We are keen to welcome a Veterinary Surgeon to join our talented team at Eastgate Vets.
Eastgate Veterinary Group serves the people of Suffolk and Norfolk with RCVS accredited practices in Bury St Edmunds, Mildenhall and Thetford. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in our welcoming, well-equipped and modern practices and enjoy strong links with our local community.
About us:
At Eastgate, our strongest asset is our team.
- We encourage each other to offer feedback and ideas that will help grow and improve our work for the clients and patients we serve.
- Together we strive to provide the best care for our patients.
- We actively encourage professional development towards achieving accredited learning certificates.
Here’s what one of our team has to say:
“Joining Eastgate Veterinary Group has been incredibly rewarding. The team is supportive and collaborative, with a strong focus on excellent patient care and continuous improvement. I’ve been able to develop my skills through a varied caseload while maintaining a great work–life balance. It’s a practice where you’re valued, trusted and encouraged to grow.” SC (CD)
The Role:
- Permanent position- 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
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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.
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Our excellent range of benefits includes (pro rata):
- Generous £1750 CPD allowance
- RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
- VDS cover
- 6.6 weeks paid holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Health Cash Plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage
- My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Company sick pay
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
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 - managers@eastgatevets.co.uk
- Simba Chipunga, Clinical Director - Simba.Chipunga@eastgatevets.co.uk
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