Lead Small Animal Vet | Four-Day Week + Growth & CPD

VC Evidensia UK; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to £5,000

Welcome bonus up to £5,000

Job summary

Dragon Vets in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to lead the Small Animal team at our Rissington site. The role focuses on clinical leadership, staff development and governance to ensure exceptional patient and client care.

You will join a large team of Vets, Nurses and support staff with access to advanced equipment and a broad case load. The position is full-time, four days per week, with relocation allowance up to £5,000 and a welcome bonus up to £5,000.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS, with significant experience in small or mixed animal practice, including advanced surgical and medical capability.
• Experience mentoring, coaching and supporting veterinary colleagues
• Demonstrated leadership and governance contributions in a veterinary setting

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the veterinary team and oversee complex cases
• Lead clinical governance, audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Set and uphold high standards of patient and client care
• Support staff development and staff governance within the practice

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Decision making

Clinical governance

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Job description

Dragon Vets in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to lead the Small Animal team at our Rissington site. The role focuses on clinical leadership, staff development and governance to ensure exceptional patient and client care.

You will join a large team of Vets, Nurses and support staff with access to advanced equipment and a broad case load. The position is full-time, four days per week, with relocation allowance up to £5,000 and a welcome bonus up to £5,000.