Head Small Animal Vet - Up to £70K+

British Veterinary Association; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary healthcare provider in Liverpool is looking for a Head Small Animal Vet to lead their small animal team. This role focuses on advancing clinical standards, mentoring colleagues, and performing surgeries. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum and includes extensive benefits like paid professional memberships and a CPD allowance. Experience with surgical procedures and strong communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Quarterly recognition payments

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Electric car scheme

CPD allowance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in small animal clinical leadership.
• Ability to mentor and upskill colleagues.
• Sound surgical and medical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical standards and coaching.
• Conduct consultations and surgeries.
• Provide on-call support for overnight inpatients.

Skills

Surgical experience

Communication skills

Team coaching

Job description

Head Small Animal Vet – Liverpool

Key Details

• Working Days: 4 days per week with 1:4 weekends
• Hours: Practice operates 7 days per week with extended opening hours
• Duties: Leadership of clinical standards, coaching colleagues, consultations and surgeries, and on-call support for any overnight inpatients
• Competitive salary of up to £70,000+ p/a reflective of skills and experience

About the Role

• The client is seeking a Head Veterinary Surgeon to lead a committed small animal team.
• The role will focus on advancing clinical standards and embedding evidence-based practice across the surgery.
• The successful candidate will provide day-to-day clinical leadership, mentor and upskill colleagues, and contribute to the strategic development of services.
• The working pattern is 4 days per week with a 1:4 weekend rota.
• There is no out-of-hours requirement, though the Head Vet will be on call for advice if there are overnight inpatients.
• The position suits a clinician with sound surgical and medical experience, strong communication skills, and the confidence to coach a multidisciplinary team.

About the Benefits Package

The package includes quarterly recognition payments, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, income protection, an electric car scheme, employee discounts, wellbeing support, funded professional memberships, surgery discounts, a CPD allowance, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and internal leadership training. The employer supports certificate study and continuous professional development.

About the Practice

The practice is a purpose-built small animal surgery in Liverpool with state-of-the-art facilities. Equipment includes digital X-ray, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory. The environment is light, spacious, and designed to support calm patient care and a positive client experience. The practice operates seven days a week with extended opening hours to provide access for clients and flexibility for the team. The caseload ranges from routine health care to complex medical and surgical cases.

About the Team

The team comprises experienced veterinary surgeons, registered veterinary nurses, and dedicated support colleagues who collaborate to deliver consistent, high-quality care. Many team members are pursuing further qualifications, and the practice invests in initiatives to address skill gaps and promote continuous learning. The practice is part of a large, independent, family-owned veterinary group with a commitment to community-focused care and ongoing investment in people and facilities.

Job Reference No: JN-092025-33244