Lead Veterinary Surgeon – South Wales

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Lead Veterinary Surgeon – South Wales

– Leadership Opportunity: Take on a pivotal Lead Veterinary Surgeon role, guiding and developing a supportive clinical team
– Varied Clinical Work: Enjoy a balanced mix of consulting and surgery, supported by modern equipment including two theatres, imaging facilities, dental X-ray, and laser
– Exceptional Location: Work in a beautiful, historic market town near Cardiff, offering an outstanding lifestyle with coast, countryside, and city amenities close by
– Attractive Package: Benefit from a highly competitive salary (£60u201375k DOE), extensive wellbeing support, generous annual leave, funded CPD, and visa/relocation assistance

A fantastic opportunity awaits a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, supportive, and RCVS-accredited small animal practice nestled in a popular market town in the Vale of Glamorgan.

Situated in the heart of a charming and historic community on the outskirts of Cardiff, the clinic offers the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and urban convenience. The town is well-loved for its independent shops, cosy cafu00e9s, inviting restaurants, and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. With the coast, rolling countryside, and the buzz of Cardiff city centre all just a short journey away, it’s an ideal location for anyone seeking a rewarding career alongside an exceptional quality of life.

The Lead Veterinary Surgeon will enjoy a varied and well-balanced role, combining consulting and surgical responsibilities within a close-knit team of three Vets, RVNs, SVNs, and dedicated Receptionists. This busy small animal practice is equipped with two operating theatres, imaging facilities, dental x-ray, and laser technologyu2014everything needed to deliver outstanding clinical care with confidence.

This is a full-time position, offering 40 hours per week and a shared 1-in-4 Saturday morning rota (9amu20131pm).

Key Benefits

– Competitive salary of £60,000u2013£75,000 DOE
– Private Medical Insurance
– Health cash plan (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP access
– Life Assurance at 3u00d7 salary
– Access to 24-hour counselling support, available by phone or in person
– 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service
– An additional u2018Day for You’u2014a paid day to use however you wish
– £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid CPD leave
– Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
– Funded certificate opportunities
– VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid
– Sabbatical entitlement based on length of service
– Cycle to Work scheme
– Staff discount
– Support for Certificates of Sponsorship (Tier 2 General Visa) and relocation assistance

In this role, the Lead Veterinary Surgeon will:

– Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures
– Provide outstanding client communication and patient updates
– Uphold the highest standards of regulatory, operational, and clinical compliance
– Prepare tailored, accurate treatment plans with clear cost estimates
– Lead, mentor, and develop team members, nurturing their clinical skills
– Manage clinical handovers and organise transfer of patients requiring out-of-hours or advanced care

Skills and Experience

– RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
– Proven experience delivering excellent patient and client care
– Collaborative approach to teamwork
– Demonstrable clinical leadership abilities
– Experience fostering a progressive clinical culture
– Understanding of the value of nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures to overall clinic performance
– Skilled in coaching and influencing to bring out the best in colleagues

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don’t forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-56294