Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Clinician Mentor & Case Leader

Inspiring Vet Care; Guisborough; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks holiday

RCVS fees covered

Cycle to work

Job summary

Wilton House Veterinary Clinic, part of Inspiring Vet Care, seeks an experienced Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, collaborative team in a senior clinical capacity. You’ll manage a varied first‑opinion caseload across cats, dogs, rabbits, and exotics, with opportunities to lead, mentor recent graduates, and focus on clinical practice rather than management.

Our 40‑hour week, four days, with a shared Saturday rota, offers excellent work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligibility to register.
• Experience in small animal first-opinion practice is essential.
• Confidence in routine surgery, medicine, and clinical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical and surgical care across a varied first‑opinion caseload.
• Manage and work up medical and surgical cases to a high clinical standard.
• Perform routine and advanced surgical procedures where appropriate.
• Build strong client relationships through excellent communication and continuity of care.
• Mentor new graduate and early-career Veterinary Surgeons.
• Contribute to clinical discussions and continuous improvement in patient care.
• Collaborate with nursing and client care teams to deliver outstanding outcomes.

Skills

Mentoring others

Clinical decision-making

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Job description

Wilton House Veterinary Clinic, part of Inspiring Vet Care, seeks an experienced Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, collaborative team in a senior clinical capacity. You’ll manage a varied first‑opinion caseload across cats, dogs, rabbits, and exotics, with opportunities to lead, mentor recent graduates, and focus on clinical practice rather than management.

Our 40‑hour week, four days, with a shared Saturday rota, offers excellent work‑life balance.