Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal in Spalding

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for a friendly, close-knit practice where you can enjoy a varied caseload, develop your clinical interests and have your weekends completely free? At Riverside Vets, we've been caring for the pets of Spalding and the surrounding community for over 70 years. We're a well-established small animal practice with a loyal client base, an experienced team and a genuine focus on providing compassionate, high-quality care. We're now looking for a confident Veterinary Surgeon to join us and become an important part of our team.

You'll enjoy a varied first opinion caseload, with a good balance of consultations, medical workups and surgery. As a smaller practice, you'll have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with clients, follow your cases through and really get to know the pets you're caring for. We're looking for an experienced vet who is comfortable with routine consultations and surgery and confident working sole charge when required. You'll be joining a knowledgeable team who work closely together and take pride in delivering excellent patient care.

We're also keen to support your clinical interests and professional development, whether you're looking to build on your existing skills, explore a particular area of veterinary medicine or work towards a certificate qualification.

We understand how important it is to have time for life outside of work, which is why this role offers a fantastic work-life balance with no weekends or out-of-hours commitments. Our practice is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am-6:30pm, and we're happy to consider different working patterns, whether you're looking for full-time hours, fewer days or adjusted shifts. We're open to discussing what works best for you and finding a rota that suits both your lifestyle and the needs of the practice.

Located in the heart of Spalding, Lincolnshire, Riverside Vets offers the charm of a traditional market town with the convenience of excellent transport connections. Spalding has a welcoming community, local shops, cafés and restaurants, along with plenty of green spaces and countryside to explore.

Peterborough is within easy reach, offering a wider range of shopping, leisure and entertainment, as well as direct rail services to London. Spalding also has its own railway station, with connections to Peterborough and onward travel to the capital, making it a convenient location for those considering relocating or commuting. At Riverside, you'll find a welcoming team, the opportunity to make a real difference to your patients and a working pattern that gives you plenty of time to enjoy everything outside of work.

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