Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Usk; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ holiday, including bank-hol

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your,

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to guide a passionate team across two sites in Monmouthshire. You’ll oversee clinical standards, mentor colleagues and actively manage a diverse caseload including dentistry and thorough surgical cases.

This role offers a shared rota across practices, with 40 hours over four days and one in three Saturday mornings. RCVS registration and veterinary degree are required, with potential for clinical leadership growth.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration or eligible to register.
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases.
• Strong communication to build relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical team to deliver high standards of patient and client care.
• Contribute to a varied caseload across consulting, surgical and inpatient work.
• Support and develop team members and influence clinical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

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.

This Role Will Be

• 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.

£0 - £75,000 a year

Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE

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