Lead Veterinary Surgeon | Belton | £55000 - £70000 Per year | Full time

MedMatch Vets; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Relocation support

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks annual leave

CPD allowance

Job summary

Work near Belton, Great Yarmouth seeks a Lead Surgical Vet to head soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries, mentoring a skilled team in a modern practice with advanced facilities.

You will drive surgical standards, lead clinical discussions, and support patient outcomes while developing junior vets in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon required.
• Strong interest or experience in soft tissue/orthopaedic surgery.
• Commitment to mentoring and team development.
• Supported pursuit of professional certificates.

Responsibilities

• Take the clinical lead on soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries.
• Support and guide the vet team on surgical best practices.
• Mentor junior vets and contribute to clinical discussions.
• Allocate protected time for leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Soft tissue surgery

Orthopaedic surgery

Mentoring

Team development

Leadership

Education

RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

Certificate holder or working towards one

Job description

Lead Surgical Veterinary Surgeon - near Belton, Great Yarmouth

Salary up to £75,000 (D.O.E.) Welcome Bonus Relocation Support

Are you a surgically-minded vet looking to take the lead in a modern, well-equipped practice? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Surgical Vet to join a growing practice near Belton, Great Yarmouth, where you'll focus on surgical excellence while mentoring and supporting a skilled team.

Package Highlights

• Salary up to £75,000 (D.O.E.)
• Up to £5,000 welcome bonus
• Relocation allowance available
• Generous CPD allowance - certificates encouraged
• 6.6 weeks of annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Private medical insurance and enhanced family leave
• Professional fees covered (RCVS, VDS, etc.)
• Colleague discounts and wellness support

The Role

As Lead Surgical Vet, you'll manage a varied surgical caseload and help shape the surgical standards of the practice. You'll play a key role in mentoring junior vets, contributing to clinical discussions, and improving patient outcomes.

• Take the clinical lead on soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries
• Support and guide the vet team on surgical best practices
• Work in a supportive team that values clinical progression
• Get protected time for leadership responsibilities

The Practice

This is a busy and growing small animal practice with excellent facilities, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, and multiple modern surgical theatres. The team is friendly, collaborative, and focused on delivering gold-standard care.

Located close to the beautiful Norfolk coastline, you can enjoy a fantastic lifestyle balance with access to beaches, nature, and a welcoming local community.

Ideal Candidate

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Strong interest or experience in soft tissue/orthopaedic surgery
• Passionate about mentoring and team development
• Certificate holder or working towards one (supported)