Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks' holiday including bank

Cycle to Work

RCVS fees

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in the UK is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for our Wotton-under-Edge practice. You will join a dedicated team with access to advanced diagnostics and a supportive framework.

A dedicated operating day each week allows focus on surgical skills, with a Monday off and weekend ECC participation. You will engage in diverse medical and surgical cases, develop your clinical interests, and contribute to a collaborative clinical culture that values continuous improvement and high

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligibility.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication 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 ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standard of patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Develop clinical skills and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Work as part of a collaborative clinical team.
• Participate in weekend ECC rota, with 1:8 pattern.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary degree

Tools

MRI

Ultrasound

Digital X-Ray

Job description

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 position available for a talented individual to join our exceptional team at Rowe Veterinary Group in our Wotton-under-edge practice.

At our Wotton-under-Edge Practice, we believe in providing outstanding care for our furry companions and their devoted owners. We're offering a unique chance for you to shine as part of our dedicated and hardworking team, you will thrive in a dynamic environment. With a dedicated operations day each week, you'll have the freedom to focus on perfecting your surgical skills.

You will be joining a dedicated and hardworking team with access to excellent facilities including:

• Digital X-Ray and dental X-ray
• MRI
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Ultrasound, and more.

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.

This role will be:

• 40 hours per week, over days
• You will have a dedicated operating day each week where you will not consult until 4PM
• Monday as a set day off
• You will participate in our weekend rota, where you will get to see true ECC cases, working alongside 2 other vets on a Saturday and Sunday on a 1:8 pattern.

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

How We'll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting your ongoing development and well-being. 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.

Salary up to £50,000 pa FTE/DOE