Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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

Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus Welcome Bonus up to £5,000!

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Wilton House Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and highly collaborative team in a senior clinical capacity. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident clinician looking to take the next step in their career, combining a varied and rewarding caseload with the opportunity to support and mentor less experienced colleagues, while remaining focused on clinical practice rather than management responsibilities.

You’ll be joining a supportive team that genuinely values collaboration, continuity of care, and high clinical standards. Working alongside certificate holders in Cardiology, Small Animal Surgery and Small Animal Medicine, you'll have the opportunity to discuss cases, continue developing your own clinical interests, and help support and mentor our new graduate and less experienced colleagues.

Our caseload is diverse and engaging, with patients including cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries, occasional exotic species and backyard chickens. We encourage our vets to work cases up thoroughly and provide the clinical freedom to pursue areas of interest, whether that's surgery, medicine, dentistry, ECC or another passion. You'll enjoy a rewarding mix of consultations and surgery, with exposure to everything from routine procedures through to advanced dentistry, orthopaedic surgery and emergency presentations.

Practice Highlights

• Senior clinical role with no management responsibilities
• Work alongside certificate holders in Cardiology, Small Animal Surgery and Small Animal Medicine
• Diverse first-opinion caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries, exotics and occasional poultry
• Excellent balance of consulting, surgery, inpatient care and case continuity
• Exposure to advanced dentistry, orthopaedics and emergency and critical care cases
• Modern facilities including a dedicated theatre, separate prep area, digital radiography, dental x-ray and a new ultrasound scanner
• Separate cat ward, isolation facilities and excellent staff amenities
• Part of a supportive three-practice network alongside our Stokesley and Copeland clinics, offering additional clinical support and expertise
• Dedicated Practice Director supporting all three sites, with access to experienced Clinical Directors across the wider group
• Friendly, highly experienced nursing and client care team with a strong culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Senior Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional patient care while supporting the development of the wider clinical team.

Alongside managing a varied first-opinion caseload, you’ll act as an experienced clinical presence within the practice, helping to support recent graduates and less experienced colleagues through mentoring, case discussion and collaborative working.

Key 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 more advanced surgical procedures where appropriate
• Build strong client relationships through excellent communication and continuity of care
• Support and mentor new graduate and early-career Veterinary Surgeons
• Contribute to clinical discussions and continuous improvement in patient care
• Work closely with the veterinary, nursing and client care teams to deliver outstanding patient outcomes
• Help foster a positive, supportive and collaborative clinical culture

Working Pattern

• Full-time position
• 40 hours across four days
• Shared Saturday rota
• Flexible working discussions welcomed

Life in Guisborough

Located on the edge of the stunning North York Moors, Guisborough offers the perfect blend of countryside, coastline, and community living. With beautiful walking routes, easy access to the Yorkshire coast, and excellent transport links into Middlesbrough, York, and Newcastle, the area provides a fantastic quality of life both in and out of work.

The practice enjoys a strong local reputation and loyal client base, creating the opportunity to build lasting relationships with clients while enjoying the benefits of working within a close-knit and supportive community.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are an experienced and confident veterinary surgeon who enjoys mentoring others, working cases up to a high standard, and contributing positively to team culture. You'll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Solid experience within small animal first-opinion practice
• Confidence in routine surgery, medicine, and clinical decision-making
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support and develop colleagues
• A proactive attitude towards clinical development and continuous improvement
• A passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care

How We’ll Support You

We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

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.

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