Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Linnaeus Group; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in the UK is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to support the clinical team and maintain high standards of care. This role offers an empowering environment for professional growth and mentorship, alongside access to leadership training and development opportunities. With a varied caseload and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for an experienced candidate looking to advance their career. Enjoy extensive benefits including holidays, relocation support, and wellness programs.

Benefits

5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave

Relocation support

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Employer contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Enhanced equal family leave

Wellness Programme

Extensive internal and funded external CPD

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified Veterinary Surgeon.
• Certification in Medical or ECC is advantageous.
• Ability to promote high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical team and maintain excellence.
• Make informed clinical decisions and interpret diagnostics.
• Drive clinical governance and ensure compliance with protocols.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

RCVS qualified Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

We're seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical leadership to work with our Lead Veterinary Surgeon in supporting our team and maintaining clinical excellence and ongoing success at our practice. If you're an experienced vet looking to step up in a senior role, this is the perfect opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive. Come and join us!

Why join us?

• This is a great opportunity to become part of our integral, collaborative and forward-thinking team.
• Work in a practice that empowers you to make meaningful decisions, mentor others, and elevate standards of care.
• Varied caseload, everything from routine to more complex cases, giving you the chance to continually develop and grow.
• Work alongside a dedicated, friendly team with a range of experience, including postgraduate certificates, who value collaboration and mentorship.
• You will have access to leadership training, CPD support and the freedom to explore your clinical interest.
• Well-equipped hospital with all the latest tools and a highly skilled nursing team to help deliver the best care possible.

The team

We have a supportive team culture where we value collaboration, open communication, and looking out for each other. The team consists of 8 vets, 10 RVNs, 1 SVN, 1 PCA and 9 Client care associates across 2 branches supporting our wonderful practice. We have digital x-ray, dental x-ray, an in-house laboratory suite, and have recently upgraded our ultrasound and endoscopy equipment.

Qualifications & Experience

• RCVS qualified Veterinary Surgeon
• Medical or ECC Certification, or bias of clinical experience in these fields would be advantageous
• A confident clinician able to promote high standards of care and client services, while leading with empathy and clarity
• Help drive clinical governance and ensure compliance with practice protocols.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with others while maintaining a positive team culture.
• Ability to make informed clinical decisions and interpret diagnostics.

About the Company

Victoria Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best - care for pets. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

Additional Benefits

• 5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Relocation support
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Wellness Programme
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD