Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Practice
Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Profit Share | No Weekends | 4-Day Week
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to lead a proudly independent small animal practice in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The practice offers a balance of career progression, clinical freedom, and quality of life.
The Role
The practice seeks a confident, self-sufficient Veterinary Surgeon to take on a sole charge lead position, supported by a friendly and capable team of 2 RVNs and 1 SVN. The role involves independent case management and leading clinical standards, with strong business support from two Clinical Directors. Future partnership opportunities are available for the right individual.
Facilities & Clinical Equipment
- Fully equipped theatre and prep room
- Ultrasound
- Dental X‑ray
- CR X‑ray
- Separate dog and cat wards
- ISFM‑approved cat kennels
- Isolation room
- Full surgical capability (excluding orthopaedics – scope to add for the right vet)
Working Pattern & Rota
- 4‑day working week
- 8:30am – 7:00pm shifts
- No weekends
- Optional out‑of‑hours at the main branch (paid with bonuses case‑by‑case)
Candidate Requirements
- RCVS‑registered Veterinary Surgeon
- Proven experience within small animal general practice
- Confident working in sole charge
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Commercially minded with a desire to grow and develop the practice
Salary & Benefits Package
- Superb salary up to £70,000, with salary tie‑ins linked to practice performance
- Profit share scheme
- RCVS, VDS, plus one additional professional membership paid
- CPD allowance of £1,000 + 5 paid CPD days
- Certificate support encouraged
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Paid birthday leave
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