Veterinary Surgeon – Ipswich, Suffolk
About the Role
An excellent opportunity is available for a Veterinary Surgeon in Ipswich, Suffolk, offering a salary of £45,000–£60,000 depending on experience, with full or part-time hours available.
The role offers an excellent work-life balance, with a maximum 4-day working week, no out-of-hours and flexible weekend arrangements. Full-time vets will typically work a 4-day week, while part-time hours and days can be discussed.
The position would suit a proactive Veterinary Surgeon with solid medical and surgical skills, ideally with 2–3 years' experience, who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team and managing a varied caseload.
About the Practice
The practice is a well-established, purpose-built small animal veterinary surgery serving a loyal client base in the Ipswich and Suffolk area.
The experienced clinical team includes 5 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 RVNs, a Student Veterinary Nurse and a VCA, supported by dedicated non-clinical colleagues. The team values collaboration, regularly discusses cases and shares knowledge to support continued clinical development.
The practice provides a varied caseload with a strong focus on in-house diagnostic work-ups, advanced soft tissue surgery and orthopaedics. A visiting internal medicine specialist also provides additional clinical support.
Facilities include:
Digital X-ray
Ultrasound
Endoscopy
In-house laboratory
Dedicated operating theatre
Separate cat and dog wards
Exotics ward
The surgical caseload includes routine procedures alongside more advanced cases such as exploratory laparotomies, splenectomies, gastrotomies, enterectomies, BOAS procedures, TTA and TECA.
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality first-opinion veterinary care across a varied small animal caseload.
Conduct thorough medical consultations and diagnostic work-ups.
Perform routine and more advanced surgical procedures appropriate to experience.
Develop and manage medical and surgical cases from diagnosis through to treatment and follow-up.
Utilise in-house diagnostic equipment to support comprehensive case management.
Collaborate with experienced Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs and visiting specialists.
Participate in clinical discussions and contribute to shared learning.
Build strong relationships with clients and provide excellent patient care.
Maintain high standards of clinical and professional practice.
Develop surgical and medical interests through CPD and certificate opportunities.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and proactive Veterinary Surgeon with solid medical and surgical skills and a genuine commitment to high-quality patient care.
They should enjoy working collaboratively and be comfortable contributing to a varied caseload in a supportive clinical environment.
The successful candidate will ideally:
Hold RCVS registration or be eligible to register.
Have 2–3 years' veterinary experience, although candidates with relevant experience at other stages of their career may be considered.
Be confident managing both medical and surgical cases.
Have strong communication and client-care skills.
Enjoy working as part of a close-knit clinical team.
Be keen to learn from experienced colleagues and share their own knowledge.
Demonstrate a proactive and adaptable approach.
Have an interest in developing surgical or medical skills.
Compensation & Benefits
£45,000–£60,000 depending on experience
Full or part-time hours
Maximum 4-day working week
No out-of-hours
1 in 3 Saturdays, with 2 weekdays off when working Saturday
Flexibility to work additional weekends in exchange for fewer weekdays
28 days' annual leave, rising to 33 days after 2 years
Dedicated CPD allowance and CPD time
Funding towards certificates
Paid professional memberships
Life assurance at 4x annual salary
Contributory pension scheme
Private health insurance
Group discounts on pet products and care
Cycle to Work scheme
Colleague reward hub with exclusive offers and discounts
Purpose-built clinical facilities
Strong in-house diagnostic capabilities
Access to visiting internal medicine expertise
Excellent opportunities to develop advanced surgical skills
Why Apply
This Veterinary Surgeon job in Ipswich offers the opportunity to join an experienced and collaborative team while enjoying a genuinely flexible working pattern.
The maximum 4-day week, no OOH and flexible weekend arrangements make this an attractive role for vets seeking a sustainable work-life balance without compromising on clinical variety.
The practice also offers an unusually broad surgical caseload, including orthopaedic, soft tissue and advanced procedures, alongside excellent diagnostic facilities and access to specialist support.
With dedicated CPD time, certificate funding and experienced colleagues keen to share their knowledge, the role provides plenty of scope for continued professional development.
Apply Today
If you are a Veterinary Surgeon looking for full or part-time veterinary jobs in Ipswich or Suffolk, with a varied caseload, advanced surgical opportunities and excellent work-life balance, this could be an ideal next step.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
Ollie Lear - Talent Partner
T: 07706 346515
E: ollie@supreme-ss.com