Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Permanent Vet at Pool House Vets, Lichfield

Up to £68,000 (DOE)

Relocation allowance of up to £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.

At Pool House Vet, we’re looking for a talented individual to join our compassionate and experienced team. Here, you’ll find not only excellent clinical opportunities but also a genuinely supportive work environment.

The role offers a well-balanced and varied caseload, with a good mix of surgery and medicine. We place a strong emphasis on fully working up cases, and there are excellent opportunities for case continuity across our clinical team. It’s extremely rare for our team to refer a case out of Pool House, meaning you’ll have the opportunity to see cases through from initial presentation to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care.

You’ll be spending most of your time at our hospital site in Lichfield, but you’ll also be required to spend the rest of your working hours covering exclusively at one of our other four sites: Armitage, Burntwood, Mere Green or Grange Hill. Please note that you won’t be required to rotate between all our branches.

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.

We’re a team of 20 vets with a wide range of experience and skills, including certificate holders in Anaesthesia, ECC, Imaging and Surgery. We also have a colleague who is shortly due to complete their Ophthalmology certification. Our practice boasts a number of facilities including, X-ray, dental X-ray, laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, ultrasound and comprehensive lab.

The rota

Ideally, we’re looking for someone to join us on a full-time basis, covering 40 hours per week over 4 days. There’s also our shared weekend rota. We’re able to also consider part-time applications, as we’re keen to be as flexible as possible.

Here's what the team have to say

“I have been working at the practice for over 9 years and have really valued being part of such a supportive and sociable team. It is a busy practice with an interesting and varied caseload, which provides plenty of opportunity to develop your clinical skills and knowledge. One of the things I particularly value is the continuity of care we are able to provide, including the opportunity to cover our own out-of-hours cases. This is especially rewarding if you enjoy following cases through and seeing the longer-term outcomes for your patients. If you are looking for a busy practice with an interesting caseload, good equipment, excellent clinical standards and a friendly, supportive team, I would recommend it.” - Sophie, vet

A great place to live & work

Lichfield is a great place to live, offering a pleasant balance between the charm of a historic city and the convenience of modern life. It has a strong sense of community, attractive green spaces, excellent schools, and a variety of shops, cafés and restaurants. Its location also makes it well connected to nearby towns and cities, including Birmingham, making it a convenient choice for commuters while still providing a quieter and more relaxed environment.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £65,000 (DOE)