Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal - Financial

Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Financial Package up to £100,000

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance plus Elevate Bonus – 20% of salary paid in month 6, 10% in month 12 + benefits!

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we are trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are delighted to offer a rare opportunity for a Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon to work alongside our Practice Director in leading the clinical team at Steffan Vets.

Based in a beautiful part of West Wales, our practice is surrounded by some of the country's most spectacular countryside and coastline. With 186 miles of the Wales Coast Path, 58 beaches and 14 harbours nearby, you’ll enjoy an exceptional lifestyle alongside a rewarding career.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to combine clinical excellence with strategic leadership, helping shape the future of a well-established practice. You’ll work alongside a supportive team including a Director of Practice, two experienced Veterinary Surgeons, a Head RVN, Registered Veterinary Nurses, Student Veterinary Nurses, Animal Care Assistants and a dedicated Client Care Team.

You’ll spend approximately 75% of your time managing a varied clinical caseload while taking on leadership responsibilities that include mentoring colleagues, supporting clinical standards and helping drive the continued growth and success of the practice.

• Surgical facilities
• Dental suite with dental X-ray
• In-house laboratory
• Ultrasound
• Digital radiography

We’re committed to helping our people reach their full potential through clear career pathways, leadership development and meaningful investment in your future.

As part of our Elevate programme, you’ll also benefit from:

• Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid with your first salary
• Up to £8,000 relocation allowance
• Elevate bonus equivalent to 20% of your annual salary paid after six months
• Elevate bonus equivalent to 10% of your annual salary paid after twelve months
• Dedicated relocation concierge support
• Up to three days’ paid relocation leave

As Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll combine hands‑on clinical work with leadership responsibilities, ensuring outstanding patient care while supporting the development of your colleagues and the continued success of the practice.

You’ll lead by example, champion clinical excellence and work closely with the Practice Director to create a positive, collaborative culture that delivers exceptional outcomes for patients, clients and the wider team.

• Lead and support the clinical team alongside the Practice Director
• Deliver high‑quality patient care across consultations and surgery
• Mentor and support less experienced Veterinary Surgeons through case discussions and clinical development
• Help drive clinical standards, team engagement and a positive practice culture
• Contribute to business performance, operational success and sustainable practice growth

• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week
• Shifts between 8:00am and 7:00pm Monday‑Friday on a rota basis
• Saturday mornings (8:30am‑1:30pm) on a rotational basis

You are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical expertise who enjoys leading others while continuing to deliver exceptional patient care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with confidence in medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• Leadership or mentoring experience, with a passion for supporting and developing others
• Professionalism, reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access…