Vacancy: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Join an Independent, Multi-Disciplinary Practice in Debenham, Suffolk
Location: Debenham, Suffolk
• 58min to 1hr 15min from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich by train
• 45min from the coast | 1hr from Norwich
Who We Are
We are a friendly, independent veterinary practice nestled in beautiful rural Suffolk. Our multi-disciplinary, single-site team includes six first opinion vets, four ophthalmologists, an orthopaedic/soft tissue referral team, 20 Registered Veterinary Nurses, trainee/student nurses and animal care assistants.
We pride ourselves on our supportive culture and commitment to clinical excellence.
Clinical Excellence & Our Team
Experienced and collaborative clinicians (totaling over 100 years' experience between them)
Weekly whole-team meetings for practice continuity and communication
Fortnightly first opinion clinical meetings (journals, case discussions, presentations, general CPD) , Dedicated support from experienced RVNs and referral veterinarian teams
Our Facilities
8 consulting rooms & 4 surgical theatres
Separate dog and cat wards for stress-free stays
On-site advanced imaging: CT, Ultrasound, Digital X-ray (including dental)
Comprehensive endoscopy and laparoscopic equipment
Respiratory ventilators & multi-parameter monitoring
Well-equipped laboratory for rapid diagnostics, onsite cytology service
Life at Debenham
Our practice is dedicated to providing genuine continuity of care, with a flexible, understanding approach to work-life balance. We foster a culture where your wellbeing matters. As a practice we invest both in our local community and causes that are important to our team.
Hours
Weekends
On-Call
Saturdays
4-day week (8am-6pm)
1 in 6 (Fri night–Mon morning)
4 weeknights in 6 weeks
No additional Saturday work
We believe in fair, reasonable out-of-hours care. Our clients respect boundaries and only contact us when truly urgent. If you are up all night, rest assured we’ll accommodate rest time the following day.
Benefits & Development
Salary: £38,000–£75,000 DOE
Holidays: 5 weeks plus bank holidays
CPD: Is up to you, if we think it's worth it, we will pay
Team Culture: Regular meetings, supportive environment
How to Apply
Interested in joining our friendly team? For more information or an informal chat, please email:
heretohelp@debenhamvets.co.uk