Senior Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Are you an experienced small animal vet who loves delivering outstanding care and inspiring a team?

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive, forward-thinking independent practice. This role provides the autonomy to lead, mentor, and make a real impact every day, with the potential to step into a Clinical Lead position within 6–12 months.

About the Practice

For over three decades, our client has proudly provided a personal, caring, and professional service for animals large and small. They combine traditional values with the benefits of a modern, purpose-built facility and a strong, supportive team culture.

With a diverse and experienced veterinary and nursing team, alongside dedicated reception and management support, the practice fosters collaboration, continuous learning, and high clinical standards. They encourage professional growth within a positive and progressive environment.

Their facilities include:

• Separate dog and cat wards plus an isolation unit

• Modern operating theatre and prep room

• Dedicated dental suite with dental X-ray

• Imaging suite (DR X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and gastroscopy)

• Full in-house laboratory (including Imagyst)

• Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy facilities

The practice continues to grow, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to future developments – from expanding consulting space to enhancing clinical services. They are also working toward cat-friendly accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to continuous improvement and exceptional care.

The Role

This senior position is ideal for a confident clinician who enjoys leading by example and supporting colleagues to reach their full potential. The successful candidate will play an integral role within the leadership team, shaping the future of the small animal service while maintaining a varied clinical caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care across a diverse and interesting caseload

• Mentor and guide junior vets, sharing expertise and supporting their development

• Contribute to refining clinical standards, protocols, and best practices

• Collaborate with senior management to drive service growth and innovation

The practice is particularly keen to strengthen its small animal medicine offering, but whether your expertise lies in medicine, surgery, or another area, what matters most is your drive to lead, collaborate, and deliver exceptional care.

What Our Client Offers

• Salary: £60,000–£75,000 (DOE)

• Opportunity to progress to Clinical Lead within 6–12 months

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday

• Fully funded CPD, including certificates

• RCVS, VDS, and one membership of your choice paid

• Accommodation available (or local rental support)

• Quarterly funded wellbeing days

• Company pension

• Well-behaved dogs welcome at work

• Weekly fruit box and quality coffee

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Supportive, family-feel culture with plenty of autonomy and respect

Why Join Them

If you’re seeking a fulfilling role with excellent career prospects, a healthy work-life balance, and the chance to make a real difference, this could be the perfect opportunity. You’ll be joining a genuinely friendly and collaborative team that values mutual support, celebrates success, and takes pride in delivering exceptional veterinary care.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and play an active role in a progressive, independent practice that values its people, apply today or get in touch for an informal chat to find out more.