Lead Veterinary Surgeon — Surgery & Team Leader

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

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.