Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Location Wirral
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Head Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £70,000
Contact name: Nicola Graham

Contact email: nicola@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 1280
Published: 5 days ago

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Salary: Up to £70,000 per year
Location: Bromborough, Wirral

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving practice in Bromborough. This role offers a chance to work alongside a skilled veterinary team, providing exceptional care to patients and outstanding service to clients.

The successful candidate will have a client-oriented approach, excellent communication skills, and be proficient in both medical and surgical aspects of small animal care. You should be enthusiastic, driven, and have the ambition to continue developing your clinical and leadership skills. Sole charge consulting will be required one day per week.

This is a full-time position working 39 hours per week over 4 days, offering an excellent work/life balance.

Location

The practice is conveniently located on Chester Road, just off the A41. It is easily accessible via the M53, A550, and nearby Bromborough and Bromborough Rake train stations. Several bus routes also serve the area, and the practice is situated within a parade of shops with nearby dining options.


Key Benefits

  • Private Medical Insurance from day one
  • Health cash plan (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service
  • Life Assurance (3x salary)
  • 24-hour counselling support
  • Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme (potential to earn up to 20% extra)
  • 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 6 weeks with service)
  • Additional paid ‘Day for You’
  • £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave for Clinical CPD
  • Internal CPD and access to clinical communities
  • Funded certificate opportunities
  • VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid
  • Sabbatical leave based on service
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Visa sponsorship and relocation support available

Role Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality clinical care during consultations and procedures
  • Provide clear and compassionate updates to clients on patient care
  • Maintain professional excellence and adhere to regulatory standards
  • Prepare accurate treatment estimates and manage payments
  • Collaborate with the Practice Manager to optimise commercial performance
  • Mentor and develop team members, enhancing their clinical skills
  • Inspire the team by sharing best practices and process improvements
  • Ensure smooth patient handovers for out-of-hours or advanced care
  • Support and share clinical best practices within the wider community

Skills and Experience

  • RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
  • Proven clinical leadership skills
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional patient and client care
  • Experience in fostering a progressive clinical culture
  • Strong commercial awareness and effective allocation of clinical activities
  • Team-oriented with coaching and mentoring experience

This role offers an excellent opportunity to progress your veterinary career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Submit your application today via Apply or send your CV to nicola@lloydandcowan.com

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