Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Small Animal Vet Surgeon to step into a Lead position within a well-established companion animal practice. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to guide a supportive clinical team while maintaining an active role in consultations and surgery. The setting provides access to modern equipment and strong professional collaboration within the wider region.
This leadership role would suit a confident veterinary surgeon who enjoys mentoring colleagues, shaping clinical standards, and building strong client relationships. The position offers a balance between hands-on clinical work and strategic input into the ongoing development of the practice.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting the veterinary and nursing team
- Delivering high-quality consultations and surgical procedures
- Developing structured treatment plans with clear client communication
- Overseeing clinical standards and compliance within the practice
- Encouraging professional growth and knowledge-sharing among colleagues
Qualifications Needed:
- MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
- Proven experience in small animal general practice
- Demonstrated leadership or senior clinical experience
- Strong communication and mentoring skills
- Commitment to maintaining excellent clinical standards
Package:
- Full-time leadership role within an established practice
- Competitive base salary reflective of senior responsibility
- Five weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service
- Additional paid personal leave day each year
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan
- £1,500 annual CPD allowance with three paid CPD days
- Funded certificate opportunities
- RCVS, VDS and BVA fees covered
- Life assurance at three times annual salary
- Cycle to Work and season ticket loan schemes
