Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Usk Veterinary Centre; Usk; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

BVA membership

Cycle to Work

Green Car scheme

Retail discounts

Discounted veterinary care for your</n

Job summary

Usk Veterinary Centre in Wales is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to guide clinical standards and develop a talented team across our two-site practice. You will supervise a varied caseload, including routine and complex surgical cases, while remaining actively involved in clinical care.

We value confidence, collaboration, and a proactive approach to learning. This role offers a rewarding mix of consulting, surgery, and inpatient work, with a 4-day week and a 1-in-3 Saturday mornings rota.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligibility
• Experience in clinical practice with growing surgical skills
• Strong communication and client relations skills
• Proactive learner with ability to take feedback
• Professional, reliable and able to work independently and with a team

Responsibilities

• Lead veterinary surgeon across main and branch practices on a shared rota
• Influence clinical standards and support team development
• Manage a varied caseload including surgical and dentals
• Participate in 1 in 3 Saturday mornings
• Contribute to ongoing clinical culture and training

Skills

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

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.

Usk Vets are a two-site, small animal practice in the heart of Monmouthshire and our branch surgery is within a ten-minute drive away. Our Practice is set a stone throw away from Uso river which our staff and their dogs enjoy at lunchtimes. We are a five-minute walking distance into Usk Town and situated near the Brecon Beacons. The area offers an abundance for you to do in your downtime away from work. Cardiff and Bristol are both within a 45-minute drive.

Looking for the next step in your career? If you're a capable and confident Vet, with an interest in surgery, we can support your growth and experience with leading a team. As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you'll have the chance to influence clinical standards, support and develop a fantastic team and help guide the future direction of the practices, all while remaining actively involved in a rewarding and varied caseload.

Our ideal candidate is confident, friendly and a team player, ready to join our passionate team. Our vets work across our main surgery and branch practice on a shared rota, with a mix of consulting, surgical and inpatient work. We are able to adapt this role to your interests, if you're looking for a role to focus on dentals, or surgery, both routine and complex, this role could be perfect for you. We have certificate holders in surgery, allowing us to not only diagnose and treat the majority of our cases in-house, but also provide support to other team members in their career progression.

We also have our own laboratory for in house use, DR X-ray machine with SignalPet Use, Dental x-ray and separate Dental theatre along with our prep rooms and main Theatre, Ultrasound machine, endoscopy and Walk In Kennels.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

• 40 hours per week, over 4 days
• You will work across both of our practices on a shared rota basis
• 1 in 3 Saturday mornings (8am-2pm)

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and well-being. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 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

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

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