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.
In this position, your responsibilities will include:
- 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 Needed:
- RCVS registration or eligibility to register in the UK
- Strong experience within small animal general practice
- 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
