About the Role
This is a senior veterinary surgeon position combining clinical excellence with leadership and mentorship. You'll join Wilton House Veterinary Clinic as an experienced vet looking to progress, taking on a varied caseload while influencing clinical standards and supporting colleagues in their development. The role is full-time, flexible across five working days, with a shared Saturday rota.
Guisborough sits on the edge of the North York Moors, offering countryside charm alongside easy access to the Yorkshire coast and transport links to Middlesbrough, York, and Newcastle. The practice has built a strong local reputation, giving you the chance to develop lasting client relationships in a close-knit community.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality medical and surgical care across a varied first-opinion caseload of dogs, cats, rabbits, small furries, and occasional exotics
- Manage and work up medical and surgical cases to a high clinical standard
- Perform routine and advanced surgical procedures, including dentistry and orthopaedic cases
- Build strong client relationships through excellent communication and care continuity
- Act as a senior clinical presence, mentoring less experienced colleagues and sharing knowledge
- Contribute to clinical discussions and case reviews to drive continuous improvement
- Work collaboratively with the veterinary, nursing, and client care teams
- Foster a positive, supportive clinical culture
Requirements
- Veterinary degree and current RCVS registration (or eligibility to register)
- Solid experience in small animal first-opinion practice
- Confidence in routine surgery, medicine, and clinical decision-making
- Strong communication skills and ability to build lasting client relationships
- Collaborative approach with willingness to mentor and develop colleagues
- Proactive attitude towards clinical development and continuous improvement
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care
Benefits
- Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience, plus welcome bonus up to £5,000
- 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for professional development
- CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and role-relevant courses
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave and pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy)
- BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
About the Practice
Wilton House Veterinary Clinic is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK's largest veterinary care provider. The practice has earned a strong local reputation in Guisborough with a loyal client base and a culture centred on clinical excellence, continuity of care, and team collaboration. The team genuinely values case discussion, shared learning, and individual clinical interests.
The practice treats dogs, cats, small pets, and is exotic and rabbit friendly. It offers a diverse caseload ranging from routine consulting and surgery through to advanced dentistry, orthopaedic cases, and emergency and critical care presentations. IVC Evidensia is committed to diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging, and operates as a Disability Confident Employer.