Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal (FTC)

Ivc; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Private medical

Family leave (maternity/paternity/adop

BVA membership

VDS/RCVS fees

Cycle to Work

Green Car schemes

Discounts

Pet care discount

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Staffordshire is recruiting a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon for maternity cover, with duties across Uttoxeter and Tutbury. The role is a 40-hour week over 4 or 5 days, with no out-of-hours requirements, and occasional Saturday mornings.

You will care for a varied caseload with support from experienced colleagues, benefit from clinical freedom, development opportunities, and access to a well-equipped practice network.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS or eligibility to register.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.
• Professional and reliable, able to work independently and in a team.
• Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard patient and client care across a varied caseload.
• Collaborate with the practice team to support clinical culture and learning.
• Provide surgical and medical treatments with appropriate autonomy and guidance.

Skills

RCVS registration

Small animal surgery

Clinical communication

Proactive learning

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration eligibility

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Dental radiography

In-house laboratory

Job description

Maternity Cover Required at Glenthorne Vets, Staffordshire!

Up to £63,000 (DOE)

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’re looking for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join us on a maternity cover basis, working across our practices in Uttoxeter and Tutbury. The two practices are just 15 minutes apart, giving you plenty of variety while remaining part of one close-knit team. We’re centrally located with excellent road links, making us an easy commute from a wide surrounding area.

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.

The Role

This is a 40-hour week, worked over 4 or 5 days, with no out-of-hours requirement. You’ll work across both our Uttoxeter and Tutbury practices, seeing a varied caseload with a good mix of surgery and medicine. We offer plenty of clinical freedom and autonomy, while always having experienced colleagues around you for support and discussion. There are 15 Saturday mornings per year, running from 8:30am–12:45pm.

About Us

You’ll be joining a lovely, supportive team of vets and RVNs, with a real focus on working together and helping each other out. We have certificate holders in both Surgery and Medicine within the team, so you'll have access to experienced colleagues who are happy to share their knowledge and support your development. We have a great range of equipment to support first-opinion clinical work, including: digital X-ray, dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory and experienced surgical and medical clinicians within the team.

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.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £63,000 (DOE)