A fantastic opportunity has opened up for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a dedicated, loyal team in a friendly clinic located in Whitchurch, Shropshire.
You will handle both consulting and operating on a shared rota, working with a warm, engaged team including three experienced RVNs and a receptionist. With 15-minute consultations, as well as protected lunch and admin breaks, this role ensures balanced, high-quality patient care.
This practice is also closely connected to a sister clinic in Wem and a full-service hospital in Shrewsbury. The Shrewsbury location provides OOH care, as well as access to advanced services like orthopaedics, CT, hydro/physiotherapy, laser therapy, and endoscopy.
Schedule: 40 hours per week, with 1 in 6 weekends at the Shrewsbury 24-Hour hospital. Ideal for a motivated Vet with strong clinical judgment, who’s comfortable working independently in a newly refurbished environment.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality clinical care during consultations and procedures.
Provide exceptional client communication, with clear patient updates.
Maintain regulatory and operational compliance.
Prepare accurate treatment and care plans with clear cost estimates.
Mentor and support team members, maximizing their strengths.
Conduct clinical handovers and arrange necessary patient transfers for OOH care.
Required Skills & Experience
RCVS Registration: Registered Veterinary Surgeon.
Client & Patient Care: Experience in delivering excellent care to both patients and clients.
Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively within a team.
Clinical Leadership: Demonstrated clinical leadership and experience in fostering a progressive clinical culture.
Coaching & Influencing: Skilled in motivating and guiding colleagues.
Benefits & Support
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 DOE
Private Medical Insurance from day one.
Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
Life Assurance 3 x salary.
Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
Funded certificate opportunities.
VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
Sabbatical based on length of service.
Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.
Apply today by sending a CV to Nicola via nicola@lloydandcowan.com
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