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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Veterinary Surgeon – Primary Care Role
Financial Package
- Base salary up to £75,000 DOE
- Welcome Bonus: Up to £5,000
- Relocation Assistance: Up to £8,000
- Elevate Bonus:
- 20% of salary in month 6
- 10% of salary in month 12
- Additional Benefits:
- Concierge relocation support
- Paid leave during move (up to 3 days)
About the Role
At inspiring vet care, our team is at the heart of our mission. As the UK’s leading vet care provider, we offer exceptional care to over 2 million animals, fostering healthier pets and happier owners.
Your role will be within a forward-thinking group of practices in Cardigan, Crymych, and Lampeter. These RCVS GP-accredited practices pride themselves on:
- High clinical standards
- Strong team collaboration
- Genuine work-life balance
- No out-of-hours or on-call duties
This varied caseload includes orthopaedics, keyhole surgery, ultrasound, and dental diagnostics, with access to advanced equipment such as:
- Digital and dental X-ray
- Ultrasound
- In-house laboratories
Practice Strengths
Clinical & Support Team
- 9 Veterinary Surgeons (specialising in orthopaedics, ultrasound, dental radiography, etc.)
- 11 RVNs, including a CertECC holder
- 11 Support Staff (VCAs and Client Care Advisors)
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Career Growth Programme – ELEVATE
We invest in your success with:
- Low turnover incentives (bonuses, relocation support)
- Flexible starting salary and bonus structure
How You’ll Grow
As a Primary Care Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll thrive in a supportive environment with defined progression pathways across:
- Clinical excellence
- Leadership opportunities
- Specialist careers
Key Perks: ✅ Funded CPD and certificate support ✅ £1,250 annual Care Fund ✅ Access to IVC Academy training and mentorship ✅ Quarterly practice enhanced earnings through financial incentives
Key Responsibilities
You’ll work as part of a collaborative team to deliver outstanding patient and client care, featuring:
- Development of clinical skills across a broad case spectrum
- Sharing expertise with colleagues
- Full- or part-time options with flexible hours
Who We Are Looking For
Ideal candidates will possess:
- A vet degree (or registration eligibility) with RCVS
- Strong clinical practitioner track record
- Outstanding communication skills
- Dedication to professional growth
- Experience in medical and surgical cases
- Fluency in teamwork and reliability
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Why Join inspiring vet care?
Team Support Features
- Funded development (CPD, specialist courses, IVC Academy)
- Multistart Cultural VALUES approach: Care, Community, and Continuous Improvement
- Regional clinical coaching and peer networks
Wellbeing & Holistic Perks
- generous leave Entitlements:
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible feature plans (e.g., UK private medical insurance)
- Enhanced parental, adoption & surrogacy leave
- Earn corporate memberships (BVA, VDS coverage)
- Cycle to Work and Green Car scheme
- Exclusive discounts (local and national offers)
- Personalised veterinary care for your pets at member rates
Next Steps
If you’re an ambitious, compassionate veterinary surgeon, let’s grow together in a supportive environment. Apply and let’s set you ELEVATE!
Salary Range: £50,000 - £75,000 ($0 base also mentioned, though standard rate is £75k).
"With a strong culture, unparalleled clinical flexibility, and bold career perspectives, we welcome you to inspire care alongside us."
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