Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal (FTC)

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:

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:

What We Offer Our Team

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.