Veterinary Surgeon – Rhyl, Denbighshire
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a growing, locally owned practice in Rhyl, Denbighshire.
Following a recent rebrand and continued growth, the practice is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who wants to make their mark, contribute ideas and help shape the future of the practice while delivering excellent care to the local community.
The role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis, with school-hours working considered, and includes a 1 in 4 Saturday rota.
Salary up to £50,000 FTE, dependent on experience, alongside generous CPD and certificate support, enhanced holiday and a strong focus on colleague wellbeing.
About the Practice
The practice is a friendly, established small animal surgery with a loyal local client base and a close-knit team.
The successful Veterinary Surgeon will join a clinical team comprising three experienced Veterinary Surgeons, three RVNs, one SVN and one Veterinary Care Assistant, alongside a dedicated support team.
The practice has recently undergone a rebrand and is entering an exciting period of growth. The leadership team is committed to investing in the practice, its people and the wider local community.
There is a strong emphasis on teamwork, career development and maintaining a positive working environment. The practice also organises practice-funded social events throughout the year, helping colleagues build strong relationships outside the clinical environment.
The practice has established a giving circle to support local charitable organisations and community initiatives, creating opportunities for team members to contribute to causes that matter to them.
The purpose-built surgery is located on a retail park in Rhyl and offers high-quality facilities, an in-house laboratory and smart appointment scheduling to support efficient clinical care.
Responsibilities
As a Veterinary Surgeon, responsibilities will include:
Providing high-quality first-opinion veterinary care
Managing a varied small animal caseload
Conducting medical consultations and clinical work-ups
Performing routine surgical procedures
Building strong relationships with clients and their pets
Working collaboratively with the experienced clinical team
Contributing ideas to support practice growth and development
Supporting high standards of patient welfare and clinical care
Participating in the 1 in 4 Saturday rota
Supporting and mentoring colleagues where appropriate
Contributing positively to the practice's culture and community initiatives
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will:
Be an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Have solid general-practice experience
Be confident managing routine medical and surgical cases
Have excellent communication and client care skills
Be proactive and keen to contribute ideas
Want to play an active role in the continued growth of a practice
Enjoy working collaboratively within an experienced team
Be interested in mentoring or developing colleagues where appropriate
Value professional development and maintaining high clinical standards
Veterinary Surgeons at different stages of their careers are encouraged to enquire, with flexible working patterns including school hours available for suitable candidates.
Compensation & Benefits
The successful Veterinary Surgeon will receive:
Salary up to £50,000 FTE, dependent on experience
Full-time or part-time hours
School-hours working considered
1 in 4 Saturdays
5.6 weeks' paid holiday, excluding bank holidays
Additional week's holiday after 2 years' service
Paid CPD
Generous certificate funding
Paid coffee breaks, with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
Overtime paid or available as TOIL
TOIL or payment where lunch breaks are encroached upon
MRCVS membership paid
BVA membership paid
VDS cover
Birthday leave
Regular practice-funded social events
Supportive and experienced clinical team
Opportunities to contribute to practice growth and development
Rhyl also offers excellent lifestyle opportunities, with sandy beaches and local attractions, convenient amenities nearby and transport links towards Chester, Liverpool and West Wales.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for veterinary jobs in Rhyl or Denbighshire, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing practice where your experience, ideas and ambitions can genuinely influence its future.
With flexible full-time or part-time hours, school-hours options, generous CPD and certificate support, enhanced holiday and a strong focus on wellbeing, this could be an excellent next step for a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a supportive long-term role.
For further information or to apply, please contact:
Ollie Lear - Talent Partner
T: 07706 346515
E: ollie@supreme-ss.com