Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Fantastic Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our Somerton Team. Somerton is a historic, charming market town in Somerset, England, often described as a quintessential, picturesque English settlement. You will be part of a team of two vets, HRVN, RVN and full support staff. Somerton has a lovely large reception area, 2 consult rooms and an operating room and is a well equipped practice with Xray. The practice is undergoing significant investment and refurbishment. There will be an opportunity for coaching, leadership development and true independence. You will also have a day at Taunton for lap surgery if desired.

Health and wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
• Extra 'Day for You', a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days' paid leave per year
• Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
• Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
• Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

• Cycle to Work
• Season Ticket loans
• Discounts on Medivet products and services

You're a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You're a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

Typically, in this role, you'll:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
• Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team
• Share your skills and support our Medivet communities' development