Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Hospital Practice – Wiltshire

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to step into a senior leadership role within a progressive, well-equipped hospital environment?

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a highly respected RCVS-accredited practice in Wiltshire, working closely alongside the Clinical Director while helping shape clinical standards, team development, and patient care across a large multi-site practice.

The Role

• Senior Veterinary Surgeon position
• Full-time opportunity
• 38-hour week
• 4-day working week Monday to Friday
• Leadership-focused clinical role within a Tier 3 hospital environment
• Excellent opportunity for vets aspiring towards a future Clinical Director position

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care across a varied small animal caseload
• Support and deputise for the Clinical Director when required
• Promote and model strong clinical leadership across the team
• Support clinical governance and high standards of patient care
• Mentor and support colleague development
• Assist with service delivery and workflow management
• Confidently manage client communication and complaint resolution
• Promote collaborative decision-making and positive team culture

The Practice

This is a well-established, RCVS-accredited veterinary group with branches across North Wiltshire and a central Tier 3 hospital.

The hospital offers:

• Modern, well-equipped facilities
• Highly skilled and supportive clinical teams
• Advanced diagnostics and surgical capability
• Strong collaborative culture
• High clinical standards and excellent patient care

The practice is ideally located with excellent transport links, offering easy access to Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, London, and the Cotswolds.

Why Apply?

• Genuine leadership and career progression opportunity
• Work closely alongside an experienced Clinical Director
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Modern hospital facilities and advanced caseload
• Strong focus on clinical excellence and colleague development
• Excellent work-life balance with a 4-day week

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000 DOE
• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including Bank Holidays
• £1,750 CPD allowance (enhanced for CertAVP holders)
• RCVS membership paid plus two additional memberships
• VDS cover
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Career progression opportunities

📍 Location: Wiltshire
💼 Employment Type: Permanent | Full Time

To apply or learn more, contact:
Angel Mason | Global Veterinary Careers | 01392 793 153 | angel.mason@gvcvets.com