Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Inspiring Vet Care; Stranraer; Sur place; GBP 59 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks holiday

RCVS fees covered

BVA membership

Résumé du poste

Academy Vet Clinic, part of Inspiring Vet Care, is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, forward-thinking team based in Stranraer, Scotland. The role offers a 40-hour week over 4 or 5 days with some out-of-hours commitment, a supportive environment, and clear opportunities for clinical development.

You will hold a veterinary degree with RCVS registration or eligibility, have strong communication skills, and bring confidence in routine medical and surgical

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligibility to register.
• Experience in clinical small animal practice with growing confidence in routine cases.
• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high standards of patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Develop clinical interests and contribute to the clinical culture of the practice.
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure continuity of care and ongoing development.
• Work 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days with some out-of-hours commitment.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Team player

Clinical experience

Proactive learner

Formation

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration/eligibility

Description du poste

Salary up to £65,000 DOE plus £5,000 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.

Academy Vet Clinic is looking for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team in Stranraer.

With the main hub located in Stranraer southwest Scotland it serves as a costal hub for water sports including sailing & kayaking & is ideal for those that enjoy the great outdoors. There is also a thriving local culture with many festivals & events throughout the year. This role offers a fantastic lifestyle alongside career progression.

Practice Highlights

Academy Vets is a well-established mixed practice with a supportive and experienced team of 8 Vets, 4 RVNs and a fantastic support team. The team is predominantly mixed vets committed to high standards of patient care and nurse development, with a strong focus on areas including preventative healthcare, dentistry and nutrition, all within a positive and sociable team environment.

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident clinician ready to take the next step in their career within a well-established two-site practice. The role offers the chance to develop clinical interests, take on additional responsibility, and contribute to a collaborative team culture that values high standards of care and continuous improvement.

The role is 40 hours a week over 4 or 5 days with some OOH commitment.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• 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

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.

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 DOE