Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Relocation allowance

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work

Green Car schemes

6.6 weeks’ holiday

Job summary

Manor Vets in Cradley Heath, part of Inspiring Vet Care, seeks a Permanent Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive team. The role offers a varied first-opinion caseload with flexibility around the role you want to do, and the backing of a wider network focused on clinical excellence and career development.

You’ll work collaboratively with the clinical team to deliver high-quality patient and client care, with opportunities to focus on medicine or surgery as you prefer.

Qualifications

• UK veterinary degree with RCVS registration, or eligibility to register.
• Experience in clinical practice with routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive learning mindset with openness to feedback and development.
• Professional, reliable and able to work independently or collaboratively.
• Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Balance medicine and surgery; consult-only role available if desired.
• Collaborate with the wider practice team and share knowledge.

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration (or eligibility)

Job description

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon - Manor Vets, Cradley Heath

Up to £65,000 DOE

Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 (pro rata)

Relocation Allowance 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.

Manor Vets, part of inspiring vet care, is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our welcoming team in Cradley Heath. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive, collaborative practice where you'll enjoy a varied first-opinion caseload, flexibility around the role you want to do, and the backing of a wider network committed to clinical excellence and career development.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Primary Care 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 that is evenly split between medicine and surgery. If you would prefer a consult-only role, we're happy to accommodate that too.

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.

Working Pattern

We pride ourselves on offering genuine flexibility to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time hours, we'll work with you to create a rota that fits your lifestyle.

A typical full-time role is 40 hours across 4 days per week, with a shared Saturday morning rota of 1 in 4 and time off in lieu. There are no out-of-hours or on-call commitments.

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 inspiring vet care Academy training centres and 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 and 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 judgement. 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