Head Veterinary Surgeon- Salary up to £75,000 DOE plus a Welcome Bonus up to £5,000!

Location Scotland
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Head Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: SG9061
Published: about 1 month ago

Here at Lloyd & Cowan we are thrilled to be working with a practice who is seeking a Head Veterinary Surgeon to lead their dedicated first opinion team. As a multi-site practice group, they operate three first opinion sites and a referral center. Their out-of-hours team is supported by the five practices within their group.

About them:

This is a respected training practice, known for supporting new graduates and working with local colleges to develop RVNs. Their graduate vets have praised their supportive environment, with dedicated mentors and a structured vetGDP program. Many of their graduates have continued their careers with them, pursuing additional qualifications and contributing to their multidisciplinary practice.

Your Role

In this role, you will lead and mentor our team, providing guidance on clinical decisions and ensuring a balanced workload. Your leadership will help their team of varying experience levels—from new graduates to certificate holders—achieve their potential. You will work closely with their Practice Director to set professional and clinical objectives and meet business performance goals. They offer a clear progression pathway, with opportunities to develop in surgical or medical fields based on your interests.

Salary:

Up to £75,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000 

Benefits:

  • 6.8 weeks annual leave

  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

  • Private medical insurance

  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata

  • Certificate support

  • BVA membership

  • VDS cover

  • RCVS fees

Apply today by sending a CV to Sophie via sophie@lloydandcowan.com

For a confidential discussion about our opportunities call Sophie on 07519119233 or email a CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 028 8744 0649.

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