Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
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Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Surgery Lead
Location: Blake Vets, Bridgwater & Burnham.
Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time - 40 Hours per week.
Are you a skilled veterinary surgeon with a passion for soft tissue and orthopedic surgery? Ready to step up and lead the surgical team? If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, mentor a fantastic team, and shape the future of a thriving practice-this is it.
Why Blake Vets?
At Blake Vets, we pride ourselves on delivering top-quality care in a friendly, supportive environment. With modern facilities, a progressive mindset, and a team that genuinely loves what they do, we're always looking to push the boundaries of clinical excellence. Now, we need a surgical leader to take the reins and help us grow even further.
The Role:
As Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Surgery Lead, you'll be at the heart of our surgical services.
Your role will include:
Leading and developing our surgical department, focusing on advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
Mentoring and supporting a talented team of vets, helping them grow their surgical skills.
Playing a key role in shaping the practice's future alongside our leadership team.
Performing a diverse range of surgeries, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients.
Providing dedicated post-op care to more complex surgical cases.
Building strong client relationships through clear, compassionate communication.
Keeping up with the latest surgical advancements and implementing best practices.
Inpatient care on a rotational duty basis.
Weekend on a rotational basis, you will be part of a 1-7 full weekends and 1-7 Friday night - Saturday morning, as part of the senior role you will expected to support the management with sickness and holiday cover.
What We Offer:
Salary up to £80,000, depending on experience.
Generous CPD allowance + support for certificates.
A leadership role in a forward-thinking, supportive team.
Real opportunities for career progression and development.
6.6 weeks holiday - because balance matters.
Pension scheme + staff discounts + extra perks.
About You:
We're looking for someone who:
Has significant surgical experience and a strong bias towards surgery.
Is confident handling a variety of surgical cases and making key clinical decisions but is also happy to work up their own workload as well as understanding the importance of being able to carry out the medical aspects of the role.
Has a natural ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team.
Is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service.
Works well with others and communicates effectively.
Holds RCVS registration and is ready to hit the ground running.
Join Us!
This is an incredible opportunity to take on a leadership role in a practice that values both clinical excellence and team culture. If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to our success. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
*6.6 weeks annual leave
*Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
*Private medical insurance
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
*Non-accidental injury support
Development
*£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
*Certificate support
*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
*Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
*All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
*All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
*Infection Prevention and Control Programme
*Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
*BVA membership
*VDS cover
*RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
*Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will contribute as well
*Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
*Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
*Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
*Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
£0 - £80,000 a year
Salary up to £80,000 DOE FTE