Associate Veterinarian Job, Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds

Up to £36,000 - £70,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

Bury St Edmunds

Up to £36,000 - £70,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

Bury St Edmunds

Up to £36,000 - £70,000 and above, DOE

Permanent

Small Animal Vet Surgeon Job, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Small Animal Vet Surgeon Job, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England

Job Description: Our client is seeking a Small Animal Vet Surgeon to join a friendly and well-supported small animal team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is available on either a full-time or part-time basis and offers a balanced mix of consulting and surgical work.

This position would suit a confident vet who has completed VetGDP and enjoys working within a collaborative clinical setting. The role offers flexibility to be based at one site or work across multiple branches, giving variety in caseload while maintaining a manageable rota and protected downtime.

In this position, your responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out a mix of small animal consultations and routine surgery
  • Managing cases with support from experienced clinical colleagues
  • Working from one branch or across multiple sites depending on preference
  • Contributing to high standards of patient care and client communication
  • Balancing consulting and theatre time around clinical interests where possible

Qualifications Needed:

  • RCVS registration is required
  • VetGDP completion is essential
  • Confident with routine small animal consulting and surgery
  • Able to work well within a supportive and communicative team
  • Suitable for an experienced vet rather than a new graduate

Package:

  • 1:6 Saturday mornings with time off in lieu
  • Option to work from a single branch or across multiple sites
  • 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays, pro rata
  • £1,750 CPD allowance per year, pro rata
  • VDS cover included
  • Health cash plan and online discount scheme available
  • 6-month fixed-term contract available
  • Full-time or part-time working options considered
  • 36-hour full-time week across four days
  • Typical shifts from 8:30am to 6:30pm
Posted
07/07/2026
Reference
JB-32275
Location
Bury St Edmunds,
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