Lead Veterinary Surgeon
Financial Package up to £100,000
Salary up to £85,000 DOE, up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance Plus Elevate Bonus - 20% of salary paid in month 6, 10% in month 12 + benefits!
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
We are delighted to offer a rare opportunity for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to work alongside our Practice Director in leading the clinical team at The Oak Veterinary Group.
Based in beautiful Pembrokeshire, West Wales, our practice is surrounded by stunning coastline and countryside, offering an exceptional quality of life. With 186 miles of the Wales Coast Path, 58 beaches and 14 harbours nearby, it's the perfect location for anyone looking to combine a rewarding career with an outstanding lifestyle.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to combine clinical excellence with strategic leadership, helping shape the future of a well-established practice. You'll work alongside a supportive team including a Senior Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, a Head RVN, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, Animal Care Assistants, a Practice Director, Reception Coordinator, dedicated Client Care Team and a Hydrotherapy Rehabilitation Coordinator.
Our team also includes an Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery, enabling complex orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures to be performed in-house, with several vets additionally trained in acupuncture.
You'll spend approximately 75% of your time managing a varied clinical caseload while taking on leadership responsibilities, mentoring colleagues and helping shape the continued growth and success of the practice.
Practice facilities include:
- Aquatic treadmill (hydrotherapy)
- Vet-led acupuncture services
We're committed to helping our people realise their full potential through clear career pathways, leadership development and meaningful investment in your future.
As part of our Elevate programme, you'll also benefit from:
- Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid with your first salary
- Up to £8,000 relocation allowance
- Elevate bonus equivalent to 20% of your annual salary paid after six months
- Elevate bonus equivalent to 10% of your annual salary paid after twelve months
- Dedicated relocation concierge support
- Up to three days' paid relocation leave
If you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step into clinical leadership, we'd love to hear from you.
As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you'll combine hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities, ensuring outstanding patient care while supporting the development of your colleagues and the continued success of the practice.
You'll lead by example, champion clinical excellence and work closely with the Practice Director to create a positive, collaborative culture that delivers exceptional outcomes for patients, clients and the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the clinical team alongside the Practice Director
- Deliver high-quality patient care across consultations and surgery
- Mentor and support less experienced Veterinary Surgeons through case discussions and clinical development
- Help drive clinical standards, team engagement and a positive practice culture
- Contribute to business performance, operational success and sustainable practice growth
Working Pattern
- Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- Shifts between 8:00am and 7:00pm Monday-Friday on a rota basis
- Saturday mornings (8:30am-1:30pm) on a rotational basis
- Primarily based in Haverfordwest with rotation across branch sites
You are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical expertise who enjoys leading others while continuing to deliver exceptional patient care. You'll bring:
- A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice with confidence in medical and surgical cases
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
- Leadership or mentoring experience, with a passion for supporting and developing others
- Professionalism, reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you'll benefit from:
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles
- Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks
- Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
- BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
Salary up to £85,000 FTE DOE
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