At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead surgical services and mentor junior colleagues in a supportive veterinary practice.
- Company: Established veterinary practice in a vibrant West Midlands location.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, private health insurance, and professional development support.
- Other info: Flexible hours, no OOH duties, and a culture focused on team wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in veterinary surgery while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with a strong interest in surgery and mentorship skills.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Veterinary Surgeon with a strong surgical bias to join a stable, growing, and highly supportive clinical team. This role is perfect for an experienced vet looking to lead the development of surgical services in-practice while playing a key role in mentoring junior colleagues.
About the Practice & Location:
Based in a vibrant area of the West Midlands, this well-established, approved training practice boasts an incredible client base and a highly varied, growing caseload (including small furries, exotics, and dentistry). The practice culture is heavily focused on inclusivity and team wellbeing, featuring regular morning catch-ups to share ideas, flexible consult times to suit individual styles, and guaranteed hour-long lunch breaks.
About the Role and Team:
This is a pivotal senior position designed to drive clinical standards and expand the practice’s surgical capabilities.
The Team: You will be supported by a highly experienced clinical team, including an owner who is a Vet GDP Advisor and a trained Mental Health First Aider. The team has a proven track record of internal progression and long‑term retention.
The Rota: Truly flexible working hours are on offer! The role can accommodate full‑time or part‑time hours, and the practice can even accommodate school hours.
Work‑Life Balance: This is predominantly a weekday position with a maximum of 1 in 4 Saturday mornings. There are no OOH duties, and appointments are scheduled to finish 30 minutes before closing to ensure everyone leaves on time.
About You (To be considered):
- You must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon with valid RCVS registration.
- A strong interest or bias towards surgery is essential, with the desire to spearhead surgical growth in the practice.
- A passion for mentorship and a willingness to support and guide junior team members and student nurses.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team‑oriented mindset.
Benefits:
- Salary: Up to £65,000 (FTE, dependent on experience)
- Work‑Life Balance: 5.6 weeks initial holiday (rising to 6.6 weeks after 2 years) plus an extra day off for your birthday!
- Health & Wellbeing: Private health insurance, contributory pension scheme, and access to Colleague Assistance Programmes (Retail Trust, Port of Call, MHFA).
- Professional Development: Generous CPD allowance with full financial backing and funding toward certificates.
- Fees Paid: RCVS, BVA, and VDS membership fees covered.
How to Apply: To discuss this exceptional opportunity in more detail or to submit an application, please contact Luke Morris.
Kidderminster, Worcestershire, United Kingdom employer: Chattyvets
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