Veterinary Surgeon - Hospital Clinician (Part-time)

Swift Referrals and Emergencies have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Hospital Clinician to join their team. This position is based at our multidisciplinary referral hospital in Wetherby and offers the opportunity to join our large team of talented veterinary professionals, working an average of 20-30 hours per week around a 1:2 weekends and 1-2 days per week rota pattern. Salary on offer is up to £55k FTE.

Reporting to the Lead Hospital Clinician, you will work alongside our specialist-led clinicians to help facilitate excellent client and patient care. This role provides an interesting and diverse mix of first-opinion emergency consultations, diagnostics and surgery, as well as assisting our referral clinicians with complex investigations and inpatient care.

We have state of the art technology including a purpose-built intensive care unit, which has all the emergency equipment you should need including point-of-care ultrasonography, oxygen kennels, ICU bays and cots for critical patients, multiparameter monitoring and its own radiography suite. Our extensive in-house laboratory facilities include tests such as coagulation profiles, blood gases, cortisol, CSF cytospin, as well as the usual blood and urinalysis equipment you would expect. Our diagnostic equipment includes a 1.5T siemens MRI scanner, 128 slice GE CT scanner, doppler ultrasound and endoscopy.

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.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Reporting to the Lead Hospital Clinician, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice including our referral clinicians, which are led by two European Specialists; hospital clinicians who support our referral departments and run our out-of-hours service; nursing and ACA teams who provide gold standard care to our patients; and our client care team, who provide our clients with the best service.

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.

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 treating common small animal first-opinion medical and surgical emergencies is required

- 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

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 pro-rata

- 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.