Lead Veterinary Surgeon - West Yorkshire

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

Job summary

A veterinary practice in West Yorkshire is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to provide high-quality care and clinical leadership. The role offers a salary up to £75,000 DOE, generous benefits, and support for relocation and visa sponsorship. Candidates must be RCVS registered with experience in leading a small animal practice.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance 3x salary

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Clinical CPD allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience leading a small animal practice or team.
• Track record of delivering excellent patient care and client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care during consultations and procedures.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership within the practice.
• Maintain clear and compassionate communication with clients.
• Work with the full Nursing team and Practice Manager.

Skills

Clinical leadership

High-quality veterinary care

Communication with clients

Business development

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Overview

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.

Salary up to £75,000 DOE with relocation support and a generous benefits package including life assurance, a paid sabbatical, and support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa.

You will join an experienced and supportive team and provide clinical leadership to deliver exceptional care to patients and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care during consultations and procedures.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership within the practice and collaborate with the Practice Manager to maximise clinical and commercial performance.
• Maintain clear and compassionate communication with clients, including updates on patient progress and treatment plans.
• Work with a full Nursing team, Client Care team, and newly appointed Practice Manager to ensure smooth operation and client satisfaction.
• Contribute to service development and maintain the practice’s state-of-the-art facilities and workflows.

Requirements

• RCVS registered and eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience leading a small animal practice or team and a track record of delivering excellent patient care and client service.
• Willingness to contribute to business development and relationship-building with clients to grow the client base.

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
• 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
• 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 scheme
• Staff discount
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support

How to Apply

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

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com.

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 no: JOB-46448