Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal ECC

IVC Evidensia; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

BEVA membership

RCVS fees

Cycle to Work

Green Car scheme

Retail discounts

CPD allowance

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking a Hospital Vet to join the South Lincs Vet Group. You will focus on hospital care of inpatients, emergency consults and admits, workups and procedures, and handovers with the night vet.

Experience in emergency surgery is ideal, with a team of surgeons who may tailor the role for a non-surgical position. The company emphasizes development, mentorship, and career progression.

Qualifications

• Must hold a veterinary degree and be eligible for RCVS registration.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in medical and surgical cases.
• Excellent communication with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive learner with openness to feedback and development.

Responsibilities

• Care for inpatients and manage emergency consults and handovers.
• Perform workups, procedures, and case handovers with night vet.
• Collaborate with clinical team to maintain high standards of patient care.
• Support development of team and clinical culture.

Skills

RCVS registration

Clinical practice experience

Communication skills

Proactive learning

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Are you a vet looking to further your internal medicine and emergency work? Maybe you have an ECC or internal medicine certificate and are looking to put it to good use, or perhaps you are working towards a certificate and need a good caseload?

We are currently looking for a Hospital Vet to join our team at South Lincs Vet Group. This role focuses on hospital care of inpatients, emergency consults and admits, work ups and procedures, and handovers with the night vet. Handovers are at each end of the shift at 7am and 6.30pm. The rota is somewhat flexible but currently is a 4 day block Monday- Thursday every fortnight, migrated to a 3 day weekend block every 8 weeks. This role could be altered to 3 days per week. There is also the opportunity to pick up additional consulting or ops days to suit you in your 'off' week.

Experience and skill in emergency surgery is ideal, but as we have a team of skilled surgeons it might be possible to design the role for someone looking for a non surgical position

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.

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.

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
• BEVA 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.

£0 - £72,000 a year

Up to £72,000 pa DOE

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