Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Kidderminster, Worcestershire
About the Role
A veterinary practice is seeking an experienced Senior Veterinary Surgeon with a surgical bias to join its growing small animal team in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.
This is a permanent position offering up to £65,000 FTE depending on experience, with both full-time and part-time applications considered.
The practice can offer a highly flexible rota, including the possibility of school-hours working. The position is predominantly weekday-based, with occasional Saturday mornings of no more than 1 in 4 and no out-of-hours requirements.
As a Senior Veterinary Surgeon, you will take a leading role in developing the surgical caseload and mentoring junior clinicians, while continuing to manage a varied first-opinion workload.
Salary: Up to £65,000 FTE DOE
Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Schedule: Full-time or part-time with highly flexible hours, including school hours considered
Weekends: Occasional Saturday mornings, maximum 1 in 4
OOH: None
Clinical Focus: Surgery and clinical mentorship
About the Practice
The practice is an established and growing small animal clinic with an experienced clinical team and a strong focus on professional development.
The varied caseload includes companion animals, small furries, exotics and dentistry, providing opportunities to manage a broad range of medical and surgical cases.
This appointment forms an important part of the practice's continued clinical development. The successful Veterinary Surgeon will have the opportunity to expand the range of surgical procedures performed in-house while supporting junior clinicians with their own development.
The practice is an approved training environment with experienced clinical mentorship available, providing a supportive setting for both professional development and knowledge sharing.
Consultation times can be adapted to individual working styles, while scheduled breaks and a one-hour lunch break are incorporated into the working day. Appointments also finish approximately 30 minutes before closing, providing time to complete clinical administration and finish on schedule.
Regular team catch-ups provide additional opportunities to discuss cases, exchange ideas and maintain effective communication.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include:
Delivering high-quality first-opinion veterinary care
Managing a varied medical and surgical caseload
Taking a lead role in developing surgical services
Performing routine and more advanced surgical procedures within your experience
Supporting the continued development of the practice's surgical capabilities
Mentoring and supporting junior Veterinary Surgeons
Helping maintain high clinical standards across the veterinary team
Investigating and working up medical cases
Developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans
Providing clear and compassionate client communication
Working collaboratively with veterinary, nursing and support colleagues
Participating in clinical discussions and team meetings
Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records
Upholding high standards of clinical governance and patient welfare
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be an experienced RCVS Registered Veterinary Surgeon with a strong interest and established capability in small animal surgery.
You should be confident managing a broad first-opinion caseload while having the clinical experience required to mentor less experienced Veterinary Surgeons and support high standards of care.
A surgical bias is important for this position, as you will help develop the range and complexity of procedures managed within the practice.
Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills are essential, alongside an enthusiasm for sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues.
Veterinary Surgeons looking to develop further qualifications are encouraged to apply, with CPD and certificate funding available.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary up to £65,000 FTE DOE
Full-time or part-time hours considered
Highly flexible rota
School-hours working considered
Predominantly weekday position
Maximum 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
No OOH
Scheduled breaks and one-hour lunch break
Protected catch-up time before the end of the working day
Generous CPD allowance
Certificate funding available
5.6 weeks' holiday, increasing to 6.6 weeks after two years' service
Additional birthday leave
RCVS, BVA and VDS membership fees paid
Private health insurance
Contributory pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Wellbeing and colleague assistance support
Employee reward and discount programme
Clinical leadership and mentoring opportunities
Apply Today
If you're looking for a Senior Veterinary Surgeon job in Kidderminster offering a surgical focus, up to £65,000 FTE and genuinely flexible working, this could be an excellent opportunity to combine clinical practice with leadership and mentorship.
For further information or a confidential discussion, contact:
Ollie Lear - Talent Partner
T: 07706 346515
E: ollie@supreme-ss.com