At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a clinical team, deliver exceptional patient care, and mentor fellow vets.
- Company: Join the UK's number one vet care provider, dedicated to healthier animals and happier owners.
- Benefits: Earn up to £100,000 with bonuses, generous leave, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture with clear career pathways and advanced practice facilities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal care while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Veterinary degree, RCVS registration, and strong clinical expertise required.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 100000 £ per year.
Financial Package
Salary up to £75,000 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, and benefits.
Total compensation up to £100,000.
Company Overview
At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we are trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
Position Summary
Lead Veterinary Surgeon – working alongside the Practice Director to lead the clinical team at The Oak Veterinary Group in Pembrokeshire, West Wales.
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 8:00 am and 7:00 pm Monday‑Friday on a rota basis
- Saturday mornings (8:30 am‑1:30 pm) on a rotational basis
- Primarily based in Haverfordwest with rotation across branch sites
- Fit for Role
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 in a 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
Benefits & Support
- 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
Support includes clear career pathways, CPD allowance, annual Care Fund, access to mentors, and a collaborative, values‑led culture.
- Practice Facilities
- Aquatic treadmill (hydrotherapy)
- Physiotherapy equipment
- Laser therapy equipment
- Massage therapy services
- Vet‑led acupuncture services
- Surgical facilities
- Dentistry equipment
- In‑house laboratory
- Ultrasound
- Digital radiography
- Endoscopy
- AI Tools in Hiring Process
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information.
These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.
Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
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