Clinical Lead Vet Surgeon - Small Animal

Clinical Lead Vet Surgeon - Small Animal

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Location:

Rhiwbina, Cardiff. Salary up to £75,000 DOE & Welcome Bonus up to £5,000.

Heath Vets has a proud history of delivering the highest quality care to pets across Rhiwbina, Cardiff. We are not your typical production-line practice, and we pride ourselves on investing time and effort into the growth and development of our team.

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and progressive team, working closely alongside the Director of Practice in day-to-day leadership and development of the business.

• Provide high-quality clinical care to small animal patients, ensuring exceptional client service.
• Lead the veterinary team, setting clinical standards and ensuring best practice across all aspects of patient care.
• Mentor and support colleagues, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment that encourages continuous learning.
• Play a key role in the strategic development and future direction of the practice, ensuring we continue to provide excellence in veterinary care.

You are a MRCVS-qualified Veterinary Surgeon with significant experience in small animal practice, ready to take on leadership responsibilities.

Key qualities include:

• Strong leadership and communication skills, inspiring and motivating a team.
• Confidence in performing routine surgeries and medicine; additional expertise welcomed.
• A passion for ongoing professional development and fostering team growth.
• A commitment to delivering excellent patient care and customer service, with a clear understanding of how leadership can make a positive impact.

Working Hours: Up to 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 8am-7pm (No OOH or on-call duties).

Equipment & Facilities: In-house lab, digital x-ray, K laser, ultrasound scanner, endoscopic equipment, brand new dental x-ray.

Work-life Balance: Enjoy a mix of countryside and city living in Cardiff with easy access to both vibrant urban life and scenic outdoor activities.

Development: £1,200 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata, certificate support, learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy, access to Vetlexicon, research funding, £1,000 per annum Care Fund, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme.

Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees.

Additional: Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway with discounts and cashback, pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer, discounted staff pet care.

Other benefits include 6.6 weeks annual leave and your birthday as a paid day off.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.