Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Our client is looking for a confident and experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team with access to state-of-the-art equipment.

The successful candidate will join an expanding and energised team of 2 vets, 2 RVNs, 1 student nurse, and 1 veterinary care assistant. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of small animal cases and support the development of your colleagues. The team has interests in surgery, rabbits, geriatric patients, and dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the practice.
• Perform routine and complex surgeries and medical procedures.
• Mentor and support vets, nurses, and student nurses.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, clients, and the team.
• Ensure high standards of veterinary care and client service.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of clinical protocols.
• Engage in continuous professional development and training.

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon.
• Significant experience in veterinary practice.
• Confidence in performing a range of surgical procedures.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, patients, and team members.
• Enthusiastic about professional growth and development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£65,000+).
• Generous CPD allowance, including support for Certificates.
• Enhanced annual leave.
• Pension scheme.
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVA, and VDS).
• No Out of Hours (OOH) work.
• 1 in 3 weekends.
• 4-day week with 1 weekday off each week.
• Supportive and friendly work environment.
• Exclusive colleague discounts, including High Street retailers and restaurants.

Practice Location and Facilities

The practice is well equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including ultrasound, digital X-ray, and a full in-house laboratory.

Team Interests

The team includes members with a keen interest in surgery, rabbits, geriatric patients, and dentistry. The successful candidate will be joining a supportive environment where individual interests are encouraged and developed.

This is a full-time role (40 hours) with a weekend rota of 1 in 3. There is no Out of Hours (OOH) requirement and only a small amount of sole charge responsibility. If you are an approachable, experienced, and passionate vet who enjoys both the clinical and client-facing aspects of veterinary care, our client would love to hear from you.