Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Permanent Veterinary Surgeon at Manor Vets, Harborne

Up to £65,000 (DOE)

Relocation allowance of up £5000 (pro rata)

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. As a proud member of Inspiring Vet Care, we’re excited to be welcoming applications for a permanent vet to join brilliant Harborne team.

The role offers a varied and interesting caseload, providing plenty of opportunities to develop your clinical skills across a broad range of areas. This includes routine procedures, non-routine surgeries such as mass excisions and exploratory operations, diagnostic work-ups including ultrasound and X-rays, cardiology investigations, dentistry (with dental X-rays due to be reinstalled soon), as well as emergency and inpatient care. Alongside this, you’ll enjoy a varied consultation caseload, with a mix of morning and evening 15-minute appointments. Dedicated clinical administration time is also available, allowing you to focus on more complex cases that require further investigation and a thorough clinical work-up.

Ideally, we're looking for someone to join us on full-time hours, covering 40 hours per week over 4 days. There's also 1:4 Saturdays (08:30- 12:30). There are no out of hours or on-call required in this position. We can also consider part time applicants.

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.

About Harborne

Our wonderful Harborne team consists of two vets, four RVNs and four support staff. The site offers a fine selection of equipment, including: dental X-ray, ultrasound, In house bloods, separate cat waiting area. You'll also have access to the kit at the nearby Halesowen site which offers orthopedics, lap kit and CT.

Hear from one of the team

"I have worked at Manor Vets for over 15 years and been branch manager at Harborne for the last 8 years. The branch is spacious with good sized none clinical areas as well as ample clinical space. It also benefits from its own car park and is close to the high street. We are a welcoming practice and have a friendly team with a good team attitude. Manor vets benefits from having a good level of first opinion cases as well as having access to medicine and surgery certificate holders and a CT scanner at Halesowen allowing cases to be worked up to a good clinical level". - Kathryn, vet

A great place to live & work

Living in Harborne, Birmingham, offers the perfect balance between city life and a friendly community atmosphere. The area has a charming high street with a variety of shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs, providing plenty of places to socialise and relax. Harborne also benefits from good transport links to Birmingham city centre, making it convenient for work, education and shopping. With its green spaces, attractive residential streets and range of local amenities, Harborne is a desirable place to live for families, young professionals and students alike.

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

* A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

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

* 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.