Senior Veterinary Surgeon: Lead Case Care & Growth

Creature-Comforts; St Albans; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

200 hours annual leave + birthday off

Salary sacrifice pension

£1,500 CPD budget

Healthcare incentive after 1 year

Career progression

Share options (probable)

Job summary

Creature Comforts is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. You will deliver high‑quality clinical services alongside the Clinical Director and veterinary team, with emphasis on patient outcomes, client communication, and professional development.

You will report to the Clinical Director and be proactive about your own learning, while helping to grow a new, adaptive clinic culture in the UK.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' proven experience as a veterinary surgeon in first opinion practice.
• BVSc/BVM&S or equivalent is required and MRCVS registration or eligibility is essential.
• Experience in an RCVS-accredited practice is desirable.
• Leadership or mentoring experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care across consultations, surgery, and case management.
• Collaborate with veterinary and nursing teams to ensure efficient, high-quality service.
• Conduct self-audits of outcomes and pursue improvements with the line manager.
• Maintain clinical standards per RCVS and Creature Comforts protocols.
• Contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety reporting (VetSafe).
• Ensure CPD requirements are met and share learning with the wider team.
• Deliver an outstanding client experience through clear, empathetic communication.
• Build strong relationships with clients and understand the Creature Comforts membership model.

Skills

Surgical competence

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Evidence-based medicine

Advanced clinical skills

Dental radiography

Ultrasound basics

Education

BVSc/BVM&S

MRCVS eligibility

AVP in clinical discipline (Desirable)

Tools

Provet Cloud

Job description

Creature Comforts is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. You will deliver high‑quality clinical services alongside the Clinical Director and veterinary team, with emphasis on patient outcomes, client communication, and professional development.

You will report to the Clinical Director and be proactive about your own learning, while helping to grow a new, adaptive clinic culture in the UK.