Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC; Brownhills; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

RCVS fees covered

Cycle to Work

Green Car schemes

Retail discounts

Reduced-cost vet care

Job summary

Hillman Vets is recruiting a Veterinary Surgeon for a permanent role split between Lichfield and Brownhills. You’ll manage a varied caseload with clinical freedom and opportunities to study for certificates or expand specialist services. The role involves occasional sole charge and a supportive team culture.

We offer relocation support up to £5,000, a welcome bonus up to £5,000 (pro rata), and a salary up to £65,000 DOE. Flexible to part- or full-time applicants with a 36.75 hour week typical.

Qualifications

• Require veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligibility to register.
• 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 and openness to feedback and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Develop clinical skills and share knowledge with colleagues within the team.
• Support ongoing development of those around you and contribute to a positive clinical culture.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical practice

Communication skills

Lifelong learning

Professionalism

Patient care

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Permanent Vet at Hillman Vets, Lichfield & Brownhills
Up to £65,000 (DOE)
Relocation support of up to £5000 & as well as a welcome bonus of up to £5000 (pro rata)

Hillman Vets, part of the inspiring vet care network, is recruiting!

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.

Due to two of our vets returning home to Spain for family reasons, we’re on the lookout for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our established team on a permanent basis. If you are looking to specialise, we can provide that opportunity, whether you would like to study for a certificate or offer specialist services or treatments. We have varied surgical and medical caseloads where you will have clinical freedom to follow your own cases with regular opportunities for operating. This role will be split between our Lichfield and Brownhills sites and will require periods of sole charge working.

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.

Real work-life balance

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that’s why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. We’re happy to offer flexibility to both part- & full-time applications. A typical full-time role would involve covering 36.75 hours per week, over 4 weekdays (09:00 – 19:00). There’s also 1:5 Saturdays (09:00 – 12:30). There’s no out of hours or on call required with this role.

More about us

Hillman Vets are a group that’s composed of 6 sites, with practices in Lichfield, Brownhills, Cannock, Arboretum, Great Barr and Kingstanding. Our clinical team is composed of 9 FTE vets, along with 14 RVNs FTE. We have all the kit that you’d come to expect, including: digital x-ray, ultrasonography, dental machine, doppler blood pressure, laparoscopic bitch spays, nurse led laser therapy and phovia lamp consults.

What do the team have to say?

“I’ve spent the last seven years growing with this veterinary group, and it’s been an incredible journey. If I had to pick the best part of working here, it would hands-down be the people. Whether you’re a vet or a nurse, there is a shared sense of purpose and a ‘we’re in this together’ attitude that is hard to find, a really dedicated team and we take care of each other. We get to treat a huge variety of small animals and build relationships with a fantastic range of clients. But beyond the clinical side, I’ve always felt ‘seen’ by our leadership team. They are incredibly understanding of the pressures we face and are always there to offer support when it’s needed most.
It’s a workplace that feels like a community.” - Alex, vet

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

• 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.