Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

About the Role

This is a full-time position with flexibility around shifts and no out-of-hours or weekend work required. You'll join White Cross Vets Wolstanton, a friendly, established practice on the outskirts of Newcastle-under-Lyme with a strong reputation for high-quality patient care and clinical governance. The team of 2.5 vets, 7 nurses and 3 client care coordinators values new ideas and continuous professional development in equal measure.

Whether you're keen to develop surgical or clinical skills, pursue a certificate or special interest, or simply enjoy a varied first-opinion caseload, the practice actively supports your growth. This is a collaborative environment where you'll contribute positively to the clinical culture while delivering excellent care to a loyal client base.

Beyond the clinical role, the practice is genuinely passionate about wellbeing. You'll have access to wellbeing afternoons, wellbeing days, mental health first aider support, funded confidential support, birthday leave and new pet paternity leave. The team also enjoys regular social activities, from sausage roll runs to Bake-Off competitions and quizzes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care across a varied first-opinion caseload, including medical and surgical cases
• Deliver excellent client experiences and contribute to the smooth running of the practice
• Share your knowledge and experience with colleagues, supporting the ongoing development of the clinical team
• Work collaboratively with the wider practice team to maintain high standards of patient and client care
• Contribute to the clinical culture through participation in regular clinical and team meetings

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration (or eligibility to register)
• 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
• Proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for professional development
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Evidensia academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy support
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees covered
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (where eligible)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles

About the Practice

White Cross Vets Wolstanton is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The Wolstanton branch is an established small animal practice with excellent facilities including four consult rooms, separate cat and dog wards, operating theatre, digital X-ray with SignalPet AI support, dental X-ray, endoscopy, ultrasound, laser therapy and comprehensive in-house laboratory equipment including Imagyst for rapid cytology analysis. The practice holds the ISFM Silver Award for cat care and the IVC Evidensia Patient Safety Award, with the clinical team regularly conducting audits to continually improve standards.

As part of the broader inspiring vet care group, you'll benefit from wider support, career development and progression opportunities across the organisation, with access to world-class learning resources and a values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement.