Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus (up to £5,000 pro rata)

Relocation support (up to £5,000)

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks’ holiday

Training and CPD support

RCVS fees coverage

Retail discounts

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care’s Chipping Norton Vet Hospital is seeking a veterinary surgeon with a surgical certificate or strong surgical experience to join our team.

The role offers a varied caseload of consultations, operations and diagnostics with a typical full-time schedule of 40 hours over four days (08:30–19:00) plus 1:3 Saturday shifts (08:30–14:00) and a 1:10 on‑call rota. We provide a supportive environment and opportunities to develop clinical interests.

Qualifications

• Surgical certificate or extensive surgical experience.
• Experience in clinical practice with routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive learning attitude and openness to feedback and development.
• Professionalism, reliability and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Surgical expertise

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration or eligibility

Job description

Permanent VS at Chipping Norton Vet Hospital

Up to £68,000 (DOE)

Welcome bonus of up to £5000 (pro rata) & relocation support of up to £5000

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a veterinary surgeon with a surgical certificate, or someone highly experienced with surgical procedures to join our fantastic team. The role offers a varied caseload of consultations, operations and diagnostics. Ideally, we're looking for a full time vet to join us. A typical full time role is covering 40 hours per week with shifts being 08:30 - 19:00, over a four day week. There’s also the 1:3 Saturday shifts (08:30 - 14:00), and our shared 1:10 on‑call rota.

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.

About Us

Our RCVS‑accredited tier 3 Veterinary hospital is growing, so we are looking for an enthusiastic experienced small animal veterinary surgeon with certificate or equivalent surgical experience to join our fantastic team of 14 Veterinary Surgeons, 20 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 3 Student Registered Nurses, 6 Animal Nursing Assistants in our purpose‑built, excellently equipped hospital on the edge of a lovely Cotswold market town. Among our Vets are a Specialist in Zoo & Wildlife Medicine, and Advanced Practitioners in Small Animal Medicine and ECC. Plus, we have regular visits from a referral dermatologist and Veterinary Specialist Surgeon. We receive referrals nationally for exotic pets and for radioiodine therapy of hyperthyroid cats and locally for outpatient CT scanning, and for some internal medicine and orthopaedic‑surgery cases. We have all the kit that you’d come to expect of a modern practice with: full lab facilities, a DR x‑ray system, dental x‑ray, 64‑slice CT scanner, a wide range of flexible and rigid endoscopes, ultrasound scanner with colour Doppler, full orthopaedic kit, slit lamp, tonometer, etc.

Here’s what the team have to say

"Working at Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital is an incredibly rewarding experience. The team is supportive and collaborative, creating an environment where everyone feels valued and encouraged to contribute. There is a strong sense of camaraderie across all roles, and colleagues are always willing to share knowledge, discuss cases, and offer guidance when needed" - Katie, Head RVN

A lovely place to live & work

Living in Chipping Norton offers the benefits of a peaceful market‑town lifestyle while still providing good access to larger towns and cities. The town has attractive countryside nearby, a strong sense of community, local shops and amenities, and a range of schools and leisure activities. Its location in the Cotswolds also makes it an appealing place for people who enjoy beautiful surroundings and outdoor activities, while transport links make commuting to places such as Oxford relatively convenient.

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 judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.