Donnington Grove Veterinary Group is seeking an exceptional equine surgeon to join our senior leadership team as Director of Equine Surgery. This is a rare opportunity to shape and lead a progressive, referral-level surgical service within a highly regarded veterinary group at the heart of Berkshire’s equine community.This role is ideal for a highly experienced board-certified equine surgeon (ACVS/ECVS) with a strong referral caseload background who is driven to deliver clinical excellence, inspire teams and influence the future of equine surgical care.Based in Newbury, Donnington Grove Veterinary Group has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality, client-focused veterinary care. Our equine division supports a diverse caseload, from elite competition and racehorses to leisure and breeding horses, through a combination of ambulatory services, advanced diagnostics, hospitalisation and surgical care.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.How You’ll Make a DifferenceAs the Director of Equine Surgery, you will lead the continued development of a busy and diverse equine surgical service, combining clinical expertise with strategic leadership. The role provides exposure to a comprehensive range of both soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries in an elective and emergency setting.The hospital services a broad client base, including sports horse, Thoroughbred racing, breeding and leisure sectors, and you will play a key role in advancing both clinical standards and client service. Our caseload spans:Elective and emergency soft tissue surgeryOrthopaedic and fracture repairArthroscopy and minimally invasive proceduresUpper airway surgeryLaparotomy and colic surgeryWound reconstruction and advanced diagnosticsWorking closely with a broad client base, including sports horse, racing, breeding and leisure sectors, you will play a key role in advancing both clinical standards and client service.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide clinical and strategic leadership for the equine surgery departmentDeliver high-quality elective and emergency surgical proceduresDrive service growth, innovation and clinical excellenceMentor and develop residents, interns and nursing staffFoster a positive, collaborative and high-performing team cultureBuild and strengthen relationships with referring vets and clientsLead clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiativesContribute to business planning and operational decision-makingRepresent the practice within the wider equine industryYou Might Be a Great Fit If...You are a senior veterinary leader with a strong track record of clinical excellence and strategic leadership. You’ll bring:Board-certified in equine surgery (ECVS and/or ACVS)Strong referral-level caseload experienceExpertise across orthopaedic, soft tissue and emergency proceduresProven leadership and team development skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder engagementCommercial awareness and strategic mindsetHow We’ll Support YouAt inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in a senior clinical leadership role. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:The opportunity to shape and lead clinical strategy across a large practice, hospital, or group of servicesSenior-level influence over clinical standards, governance, and service developmentSupport to further develop strategic leadership, change management, and organisational impactFunded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vetClear career pathways with progression opportunities into wider senior or executive leadership rolesA collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, innovation, and continuous improvementWhat We Offer Our Team6.8 weeks’ holiday including
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