Overview
Job Description: Our client is seeking a confident and driven Senior Small Animal Vet Surgeon to step into a sole-charge general practice position within a well-established first-opinion environment. This role is ideally suited to a clinician who enjoys autonomy, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to positively influence both clinical standards and team development.
The position combines hands-on clinical work with senior oversight, offering responsibility across consultations, routine surgery, and day-to-day decision-making. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting another veterinarian working across nearby locations, ensuring continuity, guidance, and a consistent clinical approach.
This opportunity provides the chance to grow within a leadership-focused role while benefiting from structured regional support, referral backing for complex cases, and ongoing professional development to strengthen both clinical and management confidence.
Responsibilities
- Leading daily clinical activity within a sole-charge general practice setting
- Providing senior oversight across consultations and routine surgical cases
- Supporting and guiding an additional veterinarian across shared locations
- Maintaining high standards of clinical documentation and governance
- Promoting a positive, collaborative, and accountable team environment
Qualifications
- RCVS registration or eligibility to register in the UK
- Strong experience within small animal general practise
- Confidence working independently in a sole-charge role
- Interest in leadership, mentoring, and team support
- Clear communication skills with clients and colleagues
Package
- Four-day working week with a structured Tuesday to Friday rota
- Senior-level role offering clinical autonomy and leadership scope
- Shared weekend rota planned well in advance
- No on-call responsibilities included within the position
- Leadership development and structured senior training available
- Annual CPD allowance with paid study leave
- Support from experienced regional clinical management
- Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays
- Stable role offering long-term progression opportunities
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