Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Surgical bias!

Senior Veterinary Surgeon (Surgery Lead) – flexible rota, up to £65,000 (FTE, DOE).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of surgical services within the practice.
• Mentor and support junior staff to maintain high clinical standards.
• Drive surgical treatment plans for a varied client base including small animals, exotics and dentistry.
• Manage a flexible schedule – predominantly weekdays with occasional Saturday mornings (max 1 in 4) and school hours.
• Ensure all appointments finish at least half an hour before closing and cover no out‑of‑hours commitments.
• Work alongside an experienced clinical team and contribute to practice growth.
• Participate in quality improvement and CPD activities.
• Adhere to the practice’s well‑being and support policies.

Qualifications

• Senior Veterinary Surgeon (MRCVS) with a surgical bias.
• Experience leading surgical services or a strong interest in developing them.
• Strong mentorship and teaching skills.
• Good organisational and time‑management abilities.

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000 (Full‑time equivalent, depending on experience).
• Private health insurance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Generous CPD allowance and certification funding.
• 5.6 weeks initial holiday, rising to 6.6 weeks after two years.
• Generous birthday leave.
• Paid membership fees (RCVS, BVA, VDS).
• Access to the reward hub, wellbeing support and pastoral care.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 20% discount at Vets for Pets, Pets at Home and the Groom Room.
• Access to colleague assistance programmes (Retail Trust, Port of Call, MHFA).

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