Veterinary surgeon vacancy - Development Lead - Bolton

Bright Leaf Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks leave

Funded CPD

Private healthcare

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Pension scheme 4%

RCVS & VDS memberships paid

Job summary

Bright Leaf Recruitment is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to take a leadership role in Bolton, mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals while delivering exceptional patient care.

You'll lead as part of the practice leadership team, act as VetGDP advisor, and shape training programmes, offering regular coaching and career development support to graduates and early-career surgeons.

Qualifications

• MRCVS or FRCVS registration and VetGDP accreditation required.
• Strong clinical experience with a passion for supporting and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead as part of the practice leadership team, attend leadership meetings, and deputise for the Head Vet where appropriate.
• Serve as VetGDP Advisor, overseeing the progression of graduate and early-career Veterinary Surgeons; provide guidance, support and clinical exposure to build confidence and support career development.
• Identify learning opportunities within the team, contribute to the delivery of training programmes, and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Line manage foundation-level Veterinary Surgeons with regular coaching, performance feedback and career development support.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Coaching

Clinical experience

Education

MRCVS or FRCVS

VetGDP accreditation

Job description

Overview

An experienced Veterinary Surgeon leadership role in Bolton, focused on mentoring, leading by example and shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals while delivering exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead as part of the practice leadership team, attend leadership meetings, and deputise for the Head Vet where appropriate.
• Serve as VetGDP Advisor, overseeing the progression of graduate and early-career Veterinary Surgeons; provide guidance, support and clinical exposure to build confidence and support career development.
• Identify learning opportunities within the team, contribute to the delivery of training programmes, and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Line manage foundation-level Veterinary Surgeons with regular coaching, performance feedback and career development support.

Qualifications

• MRCVS (or FRCVS) registered and VetGDP accredited.
• Strong clinical experience with a genuine enthusiasm for supporting and developing others.

Benefits

• Six weeks’ annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Funded CPD with support for ongoing professional development.
• Private healthcare, enhanced maternity and paternity benefits, up to 52 weeks’ sickness benefit.
• 4% contributory pension scheme; paid RCVS and VDS memberships.