Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• Shift patterns between 8:30am and 7:00pm
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
• 4 day week
• 1 day weekly sole charge at our branch practice (consult only)
• 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave

General Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care to pets and their owners.
• Manage a diverse caseload of medical and surgical patients, from preventive healthcare through to complex diagnostics.
• Perform routine surgical procedures and contribute to maintaining high clinical standards across the practice.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients through excellent communication and continuity of care.
• Support and mentor colleagues while contributing to a positive, collaborative and progressive practice culture.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a confident and motivated small animal veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and delivering high standards of patient and client care.

You’ll bring:

• Registration as a Veterinary Surgeon with the RCVS
• Experience working in small animal clinical practice, with confidence in consulting, medical case management and routine surgery
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload effectively
• A proactive approach to learning, clinical reflection and continuous professional development
• A commitment to evidence-based medicine, clinical excellence and collaborative working

How We’ll Support You

At Inspiring Vet Care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding first opinion caseload, with the opportunity to develop your medical, surgical and diagnostic skills in a supportive environment.
• Clear career pathways, whether you're looking to progress into clinical leadership, pursue a certificate, develop mentoring responsibilities, or move into wider leadership roles within the group.
• Ongoing learning and development through collaboration with experienced colleagues, access to world-class learning resources, and a strong culture of clinical discussion and knowledge sharing.
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on delivering exceptional patient care, supporting colleagues, and continuously improving the service we provide to our clients and their pets.
• Clinical freedom to work up cases to a high standard, supported by modern facilities, skilled nursing teams and access to referral services when needed.
• The opportunity to contribute to clinical standards, quality improvement initiatives and the development of practice services.

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme
• £1250 CPD allowance plus 48hrs paid leave
• RCVS and VDS fees covered
• Pension scheme
• Discounted veterinary care

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Salary

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