Lead Veterinary Surgeon - West Yorkshire

Purosearch; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established veterinary practice in Wakefield is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. The role offers a superb salary of up to £75,000 DOE, generous benefits including private medical insurance, and a relocation package. Candidates should have clinical leadership skills and a passion for providing exceptional care. This is a full-time position with part-time opportunities available, ideal for those looking to balance professional growth with quality of life.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid sabbatical

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Track record of delivering exceptional care to patients.
• Ability to develop the client base and establish relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures.
• Maximise commercial performance with the Practice Manager.
• Support the development of the practice's client base.

Skills

Clinical leadership skills

Exceptional patient care

Client communication

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Lead Veterinary Surgeon - West Yorkshire

• Well-established practice in a popular, historical market town in West Yorkshire with state-of-the-art facilities including diagnostic imaging, dental facilities with radiography, and an in-house laboratory
• Superb salary of up to £75,000 DOE
• Relocation support available
• Generous benefits package with life assurance, a paid sabbatical and support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa available

Are you an ambitious and motivated small animal Veterinary Surgeon looking to establish your career further? Our client, a well‑established small animal practice located in a popular, historical market town in West Yorkshire, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join their fantastic team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can demonstrate clinical leadership skills and has a track record of delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.

You will be joining an experienced and supportive team that includes a newly appointed Practice Manager, a full Nursing team, and a friendly Client Care team. The practice offers a wide range of services and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including diagnostic imaging, dental facilities with radiography, and an in‑house laboratory. The working pattern for this role is full‑time, consisting of four weekdays per week and a fair weekend rota. However, part‑time opportunities can be considered to suit your lifestyle. A generous relocation package is available for those moving from outside the UK or from more than 60 miles away within the UK.

This role is perfect for someone eager to establish relationships and develop the client base further. You will be expected to provide exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures, ensuring clients receive clear and compassionate updates on their pets. In addition, you will work closely with the Practice Manager to maximise commercial performance, focusing on key measures to enhance the practice's success.

Located in a town famous for its cakes, castle, and confectionery, and rich in industrial history, this position offers the ideal balance of career progression and quality of life. If you are RCVS registered and looking to work with a talented team who share your passion for veterinary excellence and compassion for animals, then this opportunity is for you.

The Package

• A superb salary of £60,000 - £75,000 DOE
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health cash plan
• Life Assurance 3 x salary
• Access to 24‑hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid
• Sabbatical based on length of service
• Cycle to Work schemeStaff discount
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support

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

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Ref no: JOB-46448