Veterinary Surgeon - Equine

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000


We’re excited to offer an opportunity for an Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join our established and thriving practice on the beautiful Isle of Man. This is a varied equine-only role within a supportive and experienced team, where you’ll be encouraged to develop your clinical skills while enjoying a unique island lifestyle.


Our practice is well-equipped and benefits from a collaborative team environment, enabling you to deliver high-quality, progressive equine care. For those relocating, we provide full support to ensure a smooth transition to both your new role and life on the island.


Our practice offers:


  • Equine-only caseload with a mix of ambulatory and clinic-based work
  • Experienced team of 17 Veterinary Surgeons, 14 Registered Veterinary Nurses, and 20 support staff
  • Supportive, collaborative culture with mentorship available
  • Access to modern diagnostic equipment and excellent facilities
  • Certificate holders and experienced clinicians within the wider team
  • Varied caseload including routine and more complex equine cases

About inspiring vet care


Inspiring vet care is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. We believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.


How You’ll Make a Difference


As an Equine Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider team to deliver high standards of care across a varied and rewarding caseload.


  • Provide high-quality equine veterinary care through a mix of ambulatory and clinic-based work
  • Manage a range of cases including routine, emergency, and ongoing care
  • Participate in the on-call rota (approximately 1 in 10 nights/weekends)
  • Contribute to a supportive team culture and share knowledge with colleagues
  • Build strong relationships with clients and the local equine community

Working Pattern:


  • Full-time: 38 hours per week across 4 or 5 days
  • 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
  • Flexible and part-time applications welcomed

Life on the Isle of Man


Set against a backdrop of rolling hills, rugged coastlines, and open countryside, the Isle of Man offers a truly special way of life. You’ll become part of a welcoming, close-knit community with a vibrant cultural scene — from the world-famous TT races and music festivals to live shows, local breweries, and a thriving food scene. With endless opportunities for outdoor pursuits, including equestrian activities, cycling, wild swimming, and fitness, it’s easy to build a life here that’s as fulfilling outside of work as it is within it.


You Might Be a Great Fit If...


You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys equine work and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:


  • A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS
  • Experience in equine practice or a strong interest in developing equine skills
  • Confidence in handling a variety of equine cases (or eagerness to develop)
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A proactive and collaborative approach to work

Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for new graduates or vets requiring a structured graduate development programme. Please refer to our IVC Graduate Academy.


How We’ll Support You

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

  • 6.8 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
Salary up to £75,000 DOE

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.

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