Clinical Lead veterinary surgeon for great family feel practice- Merseyside

Bright Leaf Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Liverpool is seeking a Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon to provide leadership and ensure high standards of patient care. The role offers a salary up to £70,000, with opportunities for professional development and a clear career pathway. Flexible hours include full-time or part-time options, with just one Saturday in four. Benefits include funded CPD, contributory pension, and annual leave increasing with service.

Benefits

Funded CPD

Contributory pension

Paid memberships

Exclusive shopping and lifestyle discounts

28 days’ annual leave

Qualifications

• Confident in all aspects of small animal first opinion practice, surgery, and medicine.
• Commitment to engaging in CPD and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within a small animal first opinion practice.
• Work collaboratively with the team to deliver high standards of patient care.
• Support ongoing professional development for the team.

Skills

Small animal surgery

Patient care

Leadership

Clear communication

Job description

Overview

Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Liverpool

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for the next step in your career? This opportunity is to join a supportive and ambitious team as Clinical Lead. The practice is home to a close-knit team with substantial experience across first opinion practice, referral work, and charity activities. They emphasise professional development and learning together, with CPD encouraged in-house and externally.

Salary and hours: up to £70,000 (dependent on experience). Flexibility in hours (full or part-time available) with a rota that includes just one Saturday in four. There is a clear career pathway with funded CPD and support towards certificates.

Location context: free onsite parking with nearby cafés and shops; close to Prescot town centre, and within easy reach of Liverpool, Chester, and Manchester.

The practice offers opportunities to develop clinically and as a leader within a team eager to grow and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership within a small animal first opinion practice, including surgery and medicine.
• Work collaboratively with the team to deliver high standards of patient care and client service.
• Support and participate in ongoing professional development and learning opportunities for the team, including CPD and qualifications.
• Contribute to achieving a positive, values-driven workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Confident in all aspects of small animal first opinion practice, surgery, and medicine.
• Leadership experience is not essential; strong clinical confidence, clear communication, and a collaborative approach are valued.
• Interest in developing a special surgical interest is welcomed and supported.
• Commitment to engaging in CPD and professional development.

Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 (dependent on experience).
• Full-time or part-time hours available with a rota including one Saturday in four.
• Clear career pathway with opportunities to progress.
• Funded CPD and support towards certificates.
• Contributory pension, paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA), and exclusive shopping and lifestyle discounts.
• 28 days’ annual leave (increasing with service).
• Free onsite parking and access to nearby amenities.

About the employer

The practice is committed to high-quality care for patients and people, and to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired.

How to apply

To learn more about this opportunity or to apply, please contact [e-mail] or call 01422 433900. Our team assists talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and nurses in finding ideal roles.

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Bright Leaf Recruitment has been placing Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and veterinary nurses in roles across the United Kingdom, Dubai, and Australia since 2010.