Veterinary Surgeon - Rhyl

Supreme Search Specialists; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.6 weeks' paid holiday

Paid CPD

Certificate funding

MRCVS membership paid

BVA membership paid

VDS cover

Birthday leave

Practice-funded social events

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists in Rhyl, Denbighshire, is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a growing, locally owned practice. The role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours, school-hours working considered, and a 1 in 4 Saturday rota.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality first-opinion care, manage varied caseloads, and work with a supportive clinical team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a small animal veterinary surgeon.
• Excellent communication and client-care skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an experienced team.
• Willingness to contribute ideas for practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality first-opinion veterinary care
• Managing a varied small animal caseload
• Conducting medical consultations and clinical work-ups
• Performing routine surgical procedures
• Building strong relationships with clients and their pets
• Working collaboratively with the clinical team
• Contributing ideas to support practice growth
• Supporting and mentoring colleagues
• Participating in the 1 in 4 Saturday rota

Skills

Small animal veterinary surgeon

Communication skills

Client care

Team collaboration

Mentoring others

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Rhyl, Denbighshire

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a growing, locally owned practice in Rhyl, Denbighshire.

Following a recent rebrand and continued growth, the practice is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who wants to make their mark, contribute ideas and help shape the future of the practice while delivering excellent care to the local community.

The role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis, with school-hours working considered, and includes a 1 in 4 Saturday rota.

Salary up to £50,000 FTE, dependent on experience, alongside generous CPD and certificate support, enhanced holiday and a strong focus on colleague wellbeing.

About the Practice

The practice is a friendly, established small animal surgery with a loyal local client base and a close-knit team.

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will join a clinical team comprising three experienced Veterinary Surgeons, three RVNs, one SVN and one Veterinary Care Assistant, alongside a dedicated support team.

The practice has recently undergone a rebrand and is entering an exciting period of growth. The leadership team is committed to investing in the practice, its people and the wider local community.

There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, career development and maintaining a positive working environment. The practice also organises practice-funded social events throughout the year, helping colleagues build strong relationships outside the clinical environment.

The practice has established a giving circle to support local charitable organisations and community initiatives, creating opportunities for team members to contribute to causes that matter to them.

The purpose-built surgery is located on a retail park in Rhyl and offers high-quality facilities, an in-house laboratory and smart appointment scheduling to support efficient clinical care.

Responsibilities

As a Veterinary Surgeon, responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality first-opinion veterinary care

• Managing a varied small animal caseload

• Conducting medical consultations and clinical work-ups

• Performing routine surgical procedures

• Building strong relationships with clients and their pets

• Working collaboratively with the experienced clinical team

• Contributing ideas to support practice growth and development

• Supporting high standards of patient welfare and clinical care

• Participating in the 1 in 4 Saturday rota

• Supporting and mentoring colleagues where appropriate

• Contributing positively to the practice's culture and community initiatives

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

• Have solid general-practice experience

• Be confident managing routine medical and surgical cases

• Have excellent communication and client care skills

• Be proactive and keen to contribute ideas

• Want to play an active role in the continued growth of a practice

• Enjoy working collaboratively within an experienced team

• Be interested in mentoring or developing colleagues where appropriate

• Value professional development and maintaining high clinical standards

Veterinary Surgeons at different stages of their careers are encouraged to enquire, with flexible working patterns including school hours available for suitable candidates.

Compensation & Benefits

The successful Veterinary Surgeon will receive:

• Salary up to £50,000 FTE, dependent on experience

• Full-time or part-time hours

• School-hours working considered

• 1 in 4 Saturdays

• 5.6 weeks' paid holiday, excluding bank holidays

• Additional week's holiday after 2 years' service

• Paid CPD

• Generous certificate funding

• Paid coffee breaks, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing

• Overtime paid or available as TOIL

• TOIL or payment where lunch breaks are encroached upon

• MRCVS membership paid

• BVA membership paid

• VDS cover

• Birthday leave

• Regular practice-funded social events

• Supportive and experienced clinical team

• Opportunities to contribute to practice growth and development

Rhyl also offers excellent lifestyle opportunities, with sandy beaches and local attractions, convenient amenities nearby and transport links towards Chester, Liverpool and West Wales.