Salary up to £70,000 DOE
Riverside Vets is a well-established small animal practice located in the heart of Spalding. With over 70 years of service to the local community, we have built a trusted reputation for delivering high-quality, compassionate veterinary care.
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.
- Deliver high-quality first opinion consultations, providing clear and compassionate communication to clients
- Perform routine and emergency surgical procedures in theatre
- Work up medical cases to a high clinical standard, including diagnostics and treatment planning
- Provide continuity of care and follow-up for ongoing cases
- Collaborate closely with the nursing team to ensure excellent patient care
- Maintain accurate and thorough clinical records
- Contribute to the positive team culture within the practice
Working Pattern
Monday - Friday 8.30am-6.30pm. No weekend work or OOH. Can be flexible on number of weekly hours or working shifts.
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
How We’ll Support You
- 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
- 6.8 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
