Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Introduction
Our Client’s practice in Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive and progressive clinical team. The practice offers an excellent opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon looking to combine clinical leadership responsibilities with hands-on patient care within a collaborative and well-equipped environment.

The surgery benefits from strong support through the wider hospital network and access to advanced diagnostic facilities, creating an ideal environment for continued professional development and high clinical standards.

Working Hours / Rota
This is a full-time permanent role. Specific rota details have not been outlined within the advert.

The practice benefits from support provided by a nearby 24-hour hospital and wider referral network.

Role Description
The successful Lead Veterinary Surgeon will play a key role in shaping the clinical direction of the practice while delivering exceptional standards of patient and client care. Responsibilities include consultations, surgery, diagnostics, treatment planning, mentoring colleagues and supporting the ongoing development of clinical standards across the practice.

The role offers access to advanced diagnostics and referral-level equipment through the wider hub-and-spoke hospital network, allowing management of a varied and rewarding caseload.

This would particularly suit a Veterinary Surgeon passionate about leadership, teamwork and developing both clinical services and colleagues within a supportive environment.

Team Size
The practice operates within a friendly and supportive clinical team environment while benefiting from collaboration with the wider hospital and referral network across the veterinary group.

Practice Details
The practice is well-equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical facilities and is currently working towards ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation. Through the wider network and nearby 24-hour hospital, the practice has access to advanced imaging, endoscopy and laparoscopic services.

Located in Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, the practice combines a community-focused atmosphere with strong clinical support and progression opportunities.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a qualified MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical skills and a passion for leadership, clinical excellence and client care. Applicants should be confident mentoring colleagues, supporting team development and maintaining high standards of patient care.

The practice is seeking someone collaborative, proactive and enthusiastic about helping shape the future clinical direction of the surgery while continuing their own professional growth.

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