Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Inspiring Vet Care; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care’s Lincvet practice in Lincoln seeks a Veterinary Surgeon to join a 3-site, small-animal team. The role includes both surgical and consulting shifts, with inpatient care at the main site and potential for consult-only work.

We support part-time hours, foster case continuity, and emphasize learning with ultrasound, in-house lab, digital x-ray, and strong support staff. Closer collaboration and flexible schedules are offered, including on-call duties for inpatients.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive approach to learning with openness to feedback and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Develop clinical skills and share knowledge with colleagues to support the team.
• Contribute to ongoing development of staff and clinical culture.

Skills

Strong communication

Client relations

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration or eligible

Job description

Salary up to £65,000 plus up to £2,500 Welcome Bonus and £2,500 Relocation Allowance

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team at Lincvet. We are a 3 site, tier 2, small animal only practice. The role involves both surgical and consulting shifts, including caring for inpatients during the day at our main branch. We can support candidates that are looking for consults only as well. We prioritise work/life balance, and we value our staff very highly. Therefore, we can accommodate for part-time hours, allowing you to work the hours that suit your needs.

Practice Highlights

Lincvet is a 3 site, tier 2 small animal practice with progressive and friendly staff. Our OOH are covered by Vets Now, there is the option to hospitalise appropriate, stable cases at our main site on weeknights. These cases are managed by a veterinary nurse on a rota basis supported by a dedicated vet on the rota. We only operate at our main branch, and we ensure all vets get time here to allow operating and management of inpatient cases, with consistent time at one of our other branches to allow you to build a client base and allow continuity.

We strongly encourage case continuity and provide excellent support to all levels of experience. Ultrasound, in-house lab, digital x-ray, tonometer and dental facilities including x-ray, along with our exceptional support staff to help facilitate your workload.

We are a training practice, and we feel that an open attitude to learning creates the best working environment. Our team comprises of 5 Veterinary Surgeons, supported by 10 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 7 Receptionists. We also have an Administrator and Practice Manager. Our CD has a certificate in small animal surgery, and 3 of our RVNs are clinical coaches.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

Key Responsibilities

A full time role would involve working 40 hours per week over a 4 day week, shifts would be 10 hours long and there’s 1:3 Saturdays required (08:00am - 1:00pm). There’s an on rota (1 per week) for inpatients. Inpatients are checked by nurses.

The on call is for on site inpatients only which are checked by the nurse at midnight and 6.30am. The vet needs to be available if the nurse requires advice or assistance. It is very rare the vet would need to come in or even receive a call. They would also deal with any emergencies that arrive between 6pm and 7pm prior to Vets Now opening.

Our phones are diverted to Vets Now from 7:00pm to 8:00am weekdays and from 12:00pm Saturday until 8:00am Monday. Lincvet offer a nurturing environment, where our staff members are highly valued and supported. Professional development is encouraged, we are happy to consider any reasonable development plan including certificates.

We are interested in hiring someone who will feel appreciated and engaged in the role and we can adapt to the right candidate - flexible working is available. Good medicine is good business, and that means the right treatment for the patient in their situation, not just gold standard out of a textbook.

We want evidence-based medicine, clinical freedom and for us to share our expertise with each other. Engaged staff are happy staff. We would be delighted to offer support and welcome applications from recent graduates.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

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:

• 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

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £65,000 pa DOE