Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to step into a senior leadership role within a well-established community practice. This position is designed for a confident clinician who enjoys guiding a small team while maintaining hands-on involvement in clinical work and decision-making.
The role combines clinical responsibility with day-to-day leadership, offering the opportunity to influence standards of care, workflow structure, and team development. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping how the practice operates, balancing patient care with mentoring, coaching, and operational oversight.
This position suits a veterinarian who values autonomy, enjoys developing others, and is motivated by building a positive, consistent clinical culture while remaining closely involved with clients and patients.
Qualifications Needed:
- RCVS registration with the ability to work as a Veterinary Surgeon in the UK
- Five or more years of UK small animal practice experience
- Proven confidence in leading clinical teams and supporting junior colleagues
- Strong organisational skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- A commitment to maintaining high clinical and client care standards
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading clinical standards and overseeing day-to-day veterinary operations
- Supporting, mentoring, and developing veterinary and nursing team members
- Managing consultations, procedures, and case progression with accountability
- Ensuring accurate clinical records, handovers, and prescribing processes
- Working closely with management to support performance and growth
Package:
- Leadership-focused role with genuine input into clinical direction
- Salary reflective of seniority and experience on a full-time basis
- Opportunity to influence team structure, workflows, and service delivery
- Support for continued professional development and clinical refinement
- Autonomy to shape practice standards and mentoring approaches
- Collaborative working environment with an established support team
- Stable rota designed to balance leadership and clinical commitments
- Exposure to a broad caseload within a community-based setting
- Clear expectations and defined scope within a senior position
