Veterinary Surgeon

Clinihunters; England; On-site; GBP 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£85,000 DOE

6 weeks’ annual leave

Funded CPD, RCVS & VDS fees paid

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A veterinary recruitment consultancy is offering two fantastic opportunities for experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeons in the Shropshire region. These roles provide the chance to lead within a high-performing hospital or a progressive local branch, allowing for clinical autonomy, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on patient care. With a supportive values-led culture, the positions promise competitive salaries up to £85,000, including excellent benefits like annual leave and funded CPD.

Qualifications

• Confident clinical leader with a passion for people and pets.
• Excellent communicator and natural mentor.
• Strong interest in clinical governance, performance, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support a dedicated vet team.
• Collaborate with the Practice Manager and Lead Nurse on operations and workflow.
• Drive clinical and commercial performance through leadership and teamwork.
• Maintain the highest standards of patient care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Clinical governance

People skills

Job description

CliniHunters is a boutique headhunting consultancy connecting exceptional veterinary professionals with leading independent practices across the UK and Ireland.

We’re proud to partner with a unique, purpose-driven independent veterinary group with a

flagship 24/7 hospital and a nearby branch practice in the Shropshire region. This forward-thinking group reinvests in people, patients, and clinical excellence — creating a genuinely supportive and values-led culture.

We have two fantastic opportunities for experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeons to join this growing team — one to lead within a high-performing hospital environment, and another to head up a progressive local branch. Both roles offer autonomy, clinical freedom, and the chance to make a real impact in a trusted independent setting.

🌟 The Roles

• Lead, mentor, and support a dedicated vet team
• Collaborate with the Practice Manager and Lead Nurse on operations and workflow
• Drive clinical and commercial performance through leadership and teamwork
• Maintain the highest standards of patient care

The hospital site features advanced facilities including two surgical suites (one for complex procedures), a dental theatre, feline-friendly wards, and five consulting rooms supporting orthopaedic and soft-tissue caseloads.

The branch role offers the opportunity to lead a close-knit community practice with full support from the wider hospital team.

• Confident clinical leader with a passion for people and pets
• Excellent communicator and natural mentor
• Strong interest in clinical governance, performance, and team development
• Up to £85,000 DOE
• 6 weeks’ annual leave
• Funded CPD + RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Private healthcare & Employee Assistance Programme

Join an independent, purpose-driven veterinary group where care comes before profit. Work with a supportive leadership team that values trust, compassion, and professional growth, in an environment that empowers vets to do their best work.

📩 Apply confidentially: Send your CV or LinkedIn profile to Hywel – [e-mail]

🐾 CliniHunters – matching clinical excellence with opportunity.