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Fixed-term (6 months), full or part time

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon 6-month

Bury St Edmunds, Norfolk
Reference VS039Posted 19/09/2026
Pay
£36,000–£70,000 per year
Working pattern
36 hours per week (typically over 4 days); typical shifts 08:30 to 18:30.
Weekends / on-call
1 in 6 Saturday mornings (time off in lieu)

Benefits and development

  • 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
  • £1,750 CPD allowance per annum (pro rata)
  • Health Cash Plan for wellbeing treatments
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  • VDS cover

Vacancy details

About the role

Small animal caseload with a balance of consulting and surgical work.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Bury St Edmunds to find a Veterinary Surgeon for a six-month fixed-term contract.

What you will be doing

  • Typically split between consulting and theatre days; duties may be tailored to interests and skills.
  • Opportunity to work at a single site or across nearby practice locations.

Working pattern

  • Full-time equivalent is 36 hours per week, normally worked over four days; part-time arrangements will be considered.
  • Typical daytime shifts are 08:30 to 18:30.

Team and support

  • A supportive, collaborative clinical team committed to high-quality patient care.

Development

Requirements

  • Varied caseload and a supportive environment to continue professional development during the fixed-term placement.
  • VetGDP must be completed. A new graduate cannot be supported.

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