Head Veterinary Surgeon

The Head Veterinary Surgeon will:

• Deliver high-quality
first opinion consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures
• Lead and promote
clinical excellence, governance, and best practice standards
• Conduct and oversee
clinical audits to improve team performance and patient outcomes
• Investigate and manage
clinical incidents and client complaints, using them as learning opportunities
• Mentor and support veterinary colleagues, fostering a
positive, no-blame culture
• Drive improvements in
clinical and commercial performance
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding
diagnosis, treatment plans, and follow-up care
• Ensure excellent
inpatient care and clinical handovers
• Collaborate with leadership to
develop and expand practice services
• Monitor KPIs such as
  
  Qualified
Veterinary Surgeon (RCVS registered)
• Experience in
first opinion practice
• Strong clinical skills in
medicine and surgery
• Previous
leadership experience desirable (but not essential)
• Interest in
clinical governance, mentoring, and team development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
  
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  Salary up to
£70,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Buy/Sell holiday scheme (up to 2 additional weeks)
• Funded
CPD and certificate support
• RCVS, VDS and professional fees paid
• Additional annual leave with service (up to 5 years)
• Enhanced
maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme & subsidised gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products