Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Shropshire

purovets; England; On-site; GBP 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Shropshire seeks a passionate Lead Veterinary Surgeon to deliver high-standard care while mentoring a talented team. This role combines hands-on clinical work with leadership, impacting both patient outcomes and team development. Ideal candidates will thrive in a supportive environment equipped with exceptional facilities. This full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £78,000 DOE along with generous benefits including annual leave and private medical insurance.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Generous CPD allowance

Private medical insurance

Employee discounts

Sabbatical based on length of service

Qualifications

• Experience as a Veterinary Surgeon with leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to mentor and develop a veterinary team.
• Strong focus on client experience and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care during consultations and procedures.
• Act as a trusted point of guidance for colleagues.
• Drive clinical excellence and commercial performance.

Skills

Mentoring and developing others

Collaboration

Communication

Treatment planning

Job description

Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Shropshire

• Work with outstanding facilities and clinical freedom, delivering gold standard care while influencing practice standards, processes and performance in a supportive, progressive environment.
• Develop and mentor a talented veterinary team, sharing best practice, coaching colleagues, and driving a positive culture where learning, collaboration and excellence thrive.
• Enjoy a rewarding leadership role with genuine influence, strong support from an experienced Practice Manager, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference to patients, clients and your team.
• Lead, inspire, and shape the future of veterinary care in a forward-thinking Shropshire practice, combining hands on clinical excellence with real leadership impact, all for a competitive salary up to £78,000 DOE plus a generous benefits package.

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a forward thinking practice in the heart of Shropshire. This is a role for a confident clinical leader who wants to make a genuine impact, shaping standards of care, inspiring a team, and delivering outstanding outcomes for patients and clients alike. Set within a supportive and caring environment, the practice is equipped with excellent facilities and the very best treatment options, ensuring you can practice medicine at the highest level.

Responsibilities

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon you will combine hands on clinical work with leadership responsibilities, delivering exceptional care during consultations and procedures while acting as a trusted point of guidance for colleagues. Working closely with the Practice Manager you will help to drive both clinical excellence and commercial performance, contributing to the ongoing success and sustainability of the practice. Clear communication, accurate treatment planning and a strong focus on client experience are central to this role.

Qualifications

This position is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon who thrives on mentoring and developing others. The Lead Vet will play a key role in coaching the team, sharing best practice, introducing evolving clinical standards and fostering a positive, progressive culture where everyone is empowered to perform at their best. Collaboration, mutual respect and continuous improvement sit at the heart of how this team works together.

Rota

Full time position

Weekend rota

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Salary up to £78,000 DOE
• Generous CPD allowance
• Funded certificate opportunities
• RCVS, VDS & BVA fees covered
• Health Cash Plan
• Private medical insurance
• Employee discounts
• Sabbatical based on length of service
• Plus much more!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail].

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/.

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250 for every successful candidate referral. Terms and conditions apply.

Ref : JOB-56558