Permanent Head Veterinary Surgeon

Recruit4vets; Derby; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice in Derby as a Head Veterinary Surgeon. Lead a dedicated team in a well-equipped environment, with a strong focus on professional development and a competitive salary of up to £80,000 p/a plus benefits. Enjoy a flexible working pattern and numerous employee-friendly policies, aimed at ensuring a great work-life balance.

Benefits

6.6 weeks of holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Paid RCVS fees

CPD allowance

Birthday day off

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• You must be a qualified Veterinarian with experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle a diverse caseload.

Responsibilities

• Lead the veterinary team and manage the practice's operations.
• Mentor junior vets and ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Organisational Skills

Surgical Skills

Medical Skills

Education

Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

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17.06.2025

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01.08.2025

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Job Description:

Permanent Head Veterinary Surgeon - Derby

Type: Small Animal

Practice: Part of a group

• This is a large and established practice with 4 consult rooms, separate cattery, kennel and isolation wards, a dedicated x-ray and ultrasound room, large theatre and prep room, and an in-house laboratory.
• The practice has excellent transport links, including the M1 and a direct train to London and they also have the lovely Peak District National Park nearby.
• Their practice has an established client base and the team is passionate about providing the best standard of care to both pets and clients. They're also linked to Cats Protection, StreetVet, and donate unused pet food.

Role : Are you motivated, organised, and keen for development?Are you seeking an exciting new step that allows you to further your career in leadership and management?Yes? Then this is the role for you.

Join our client as their Head Veterinary Surgeon and lead their passionate team of Vets and Nurses. You would be working at a large, open, and well-equipped practice based in the bustling centre of Derby.

Hours : The most important thing is finding the right person for the team therefore they are open to working days/hours to suit you and there is no OOH.

Candidate/Support:

• You will have the opportunity to mentor the Vet team as well as the option to work closely with the Practice Principal to contribute to the management, organisational, and financial performance of the practice.
• Ability to accommodate a Veterinary Surgeon with either a surgical or medical bias, given their varied and diverse caseload.
• They prioritize your professional growth with CPD support.
• Flexible rota patterns to suit you, for example, a 4-day week with a protected day off.
• Enrolment in the discretionary Vet Bonus Scheme get recognised for your efforts!

Salary: They are offering a salary of up to £80,000 p/a DOE plus benefits

Benefits :They recognise that people are fundamental to the success of their business. Investing in their people, premises, and processes is at the heart of what they do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

• 6.6 weeks number of holidays including bank holidays
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
• £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to Vetlexicon
• All Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme
• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• Paid RCVS fees
• Pawsome Benefits reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100s of retailers