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Lead Veterinary Surgeon

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Animal Trust

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United Kingdom , Ellesmere Port

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73544.00 GBP / Year
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We are seeking an experienced vet with a passion for both people and pets, to join our 24/7 Hospital in Ellesmere Port. A Lead Veterinary Surgeon will guide our team of vets, ensuring that high standards of clinical care are met through coaching and mentoring. You will be jointly responsible for embedding the Animal Trust Values, creating a caring and nurturing working environment. Working closely with our Practice Manager and Lead Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the clinic. Your responsibilities will extend to evaluating clinic KPIs and P&L, ensuring optimal performance and the continued success of the hospital.

Job Responsibility:

  • Guide our team of vets, ensuring that high standards of clinical care are met through coaching and mentoring
  • Jointly responsible for embedding the Animal Trust Values, creating a caring and nurturing working environment
  • Play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the clinic
  • Evaluating clinic KPIs and P&L, ensuring optimal performance and the continued success of the hospital

Requirements:

  • Clinical Expertise: Possess a strong clinical skillset with a passion for coaching and mentoring
  • Communication Skills: Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both with clients and the veterinary team
  • VetGDP Qualification: Hold or be eager to obtain a VetGDP qualification
  • Business Acumen: While preferred, it's not essential. We welcome individuals interested in assessing business KPIs and P&L
  • Management Experience: Have experience in performing 1-2-1 meetings and conducting performance management
  • Confident Leadership: Be confident in leading staff meetings and clinical governance meetings
What we offer:
  • 6 weeks of holiday per year
  • 52 weeks sickness benefit, private healthcare and a free employee assistance program
  • RCVS and VDS fees paid
  • Visa sponsorship available
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • E-Car Scheme
  • Store discounts through Vivup
  • Staff discount
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Enhance maternity and Paternity package
  • Access to counselling support, including mental health, financial and life counselling (after 12 months of service)
  • Funded CPD

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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