Senior Veterinary Surgeon

VetPartners; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks paid holiday

£1750 CPD Allowance

Health Shield contributions

RCVS Membership paid

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Discounted veterinary fees

Cycle to Work scheme

Company sick pay

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Chippenham seeks a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to provide clinical leadership and support to the Clinical Director. This role emphasizes clinical excellence and teamwork, offering 38-hour weeks and a competitive salary up to £75,000. The successful candidate will influence clinical standards and provide exceptional patient care within a progressive environment. A rich benefits package and opportunities for career progression are included, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in general or referral veterinary practice.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Commitment to clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional clinical care and leadership.
• Support the Clinical Director and manage own workload.
• Promote excellent leadership behaviors across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical care

Communication

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

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Are you ready to take the next step in your clinical career?

Looking for a career - defining leadership role?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, forward-thinking Senior Veterinary Surgeon to play a key leadership role within our practice and act as a vital support to our sole Clinical Director.

If you are passionate about clinical excellence, teamwork, and professional growth, this is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of care within a highly respected, progressive and supportive practice.

Hale Veterinary Group is an RCVS accredited practice in North Wiltshire with branches across Calne, Corsham, Melksham and our central Tier 3 Hospital in Chippenham. We are proud of our exceptional facilities, our highly skilled team and our delivery of the very highest levels of care

Located close to the M4 and just a short walk from the train station, we're ideally placed for easy commuting and access to the Cotswolds, Bristol, Bath, Cardiff and even London (1 hour by train).

The Role:

• Salary - up to £75,000
• Full-time
• 38-hour week (4-day week Monday to Friday plus 2 hours a week average for weekend rota).

Why This Role Is a Great Career Move

• Step into meaningful leadership: You'll work closely with the Clinical Director, gaining strategic insight and hands-on leadership experience-ideal for those considering a Clinical Director role in the future.
• Shape clinical standards: Help guide contextualised care across a large, skilled team and make a direct impact on patient outcomes and client experience.
• Expand your influence: Take ownership of key aspects of clinical governance, colleague development, and service delivery.
• Supportive environment: Work within a progressive group known for high standards, modern facilities, and a collaborative, caring culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional clinical care with significant depth and breadth of knowledge and practical experience across general or referral practice
• Provide professional support to the Clinical Director and deputise when required
• Model and promote excellent clinical leadership behaviours across the team
• Work in line with Vetpartners and Hale values, ensuring communication, case management, and care delivery which consistently meets customer and clinical service objectives
• Manage your own time and workload effectively
• Confidently handle client complaints at first instance with professionalism and empathy
• Develop and grow the skillsets and thought processes of colleagues, promoting positive and decisive decision making

As proud members of the VetPartners family our fantastic range of benefits includes:

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1750 CPD Allowance per annum, enhanced if certAVP holder
• Health Shield - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks - offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities

Join an Employer of the Year! VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.

If you're motivated by clinical excellence, leadership, and meaningful career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Take the next step and become a key part of our future.

For more information, an informal chat or to apply please contact:

Jonathan Russell (Clinical Director) [e-mail] or 01249 653561

** Please apply directly - no agency submissions **