Surgical Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Flexible, Lead & Mentor

Prospect Health; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

CPD allowance and funding towards cert

Birthday leave

Private health insurance

Contributory pension

RCVS, BVA and VDS fees paid

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Discounts on pet care

Job summary

Prospect Health is recruiting a Surgical Lead Veterinary Surgeon for a growing small animal practice in Kidderminster. Salary £55,000-£75,000 FTE, dependent on experience. Flexible full-time or part-time working arrangements, including school-hours options.

The role focuses on leading the surgical service, expanding in-house procedures, and mentoring colleagues within a supportive clinical team. Enjoy a weekday-based rota with rare Saturday mornings and no out-of-hours work.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon registered with the RCVS.
• Confident surgical skills and a genuine interest in developing a surgical caseload.
• Experience mentoring colleagues would be advantageous.
• Proactive approach to clinical development and maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in developing and delivering the practice's surgical services.
• Manage a varied surgical caseload and help expand the procedures undertaken in-house.
• Support, mentor and develop junior members of the veterinary team.
• Help maintain high clinical standards and encourage knowledge-sharing across the team.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to continually improve patient care.
• Enjoy a predominantly weekday-based rota, with occasional Saturday mornings, no more than one in four.
• Benefit from no out-of-hours commitment.
• Choose from flexible working arrangements, with full-time, part-time and potentially school-hours options available.
• Enjoy protected breaks, including an hour for lunch, and time at the end of appointments to complete clinical work before finishing.

Skills

Surgical skills

RCVS registration

Mentoring experience

Team communication

Education

RCVS registration (veterinary)

Job description

Prospect Health is recruiting a Surgical Lead Veterinary Surgeon for a growing small animal practice in Kidderminster. Salary £55,000-£75,000 FTE, dependent on experience. Flexible full-time or part-time working arrangements, including school-hours options.

The role focuses on leading the surgical service, expanding in-house procedures, and mentoring colleagues within a supportive clinical team. Enjoy a weekday-based rota with rare Saturday mornings and no out-of-hours work.