Senior Orthopaedic Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a senior clinical position with a dedicated equine practice near Buckingham, set in beautiful countryside yet close to Oxford, Milton Keynes, and London. You'll take a lead role in developing and advancing the orthopaedic service, working across both ambulatory and clinic-based cases with a varied caseload of complex lameness diagnostics and elective and emergency procedures.

You'll be part of a friendly, highly skilled team including ambulatory vets, advanced practitioners, specialists, nurses, and support staff. The practice operates a 4.5-day working week with a manageable 1 in 7 out-of-hours rota and a day off following an on-call weekend. This role includes mentoring colleagues and students as part of clinical development.

Key Responsibilities

• Further develop the orthopaedic service, including clinic-based caseload and complex lameness workups
• Perform a range of elective and emergency orthopaedic procedures
• Support and mentor colleagues and students in clinical development
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Contribute to advancing clinical standards and best-practice protocols

Facilities and Equipment

• Digital radiography and ultrasound
• Shockwave, therapeutic laser, and acupuncture
• RVC-developed Lameness Locator
• Modern inpatient facilities with CCTV
• Fully equipped clinic with purpose-built investigation spaces

Requirements

• RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon
• Established background in equine orthopaedic diagnostics
• Confident managing complex lameness cases
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, collaborative approach
• Passionate about delivering high standards of clinical care

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 4.5-day working week
• 22.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Professional memberships covered: BEVA, RCVS, and VDS
• Generous CPD allowance and support for further qualifications
• 1 in 7 out-of-hours rota with day off following on-call weekend
• Gym membership
• Membership of the XLVets community of independently run practices
• Educational partnership links with the Royal Veterinary College
• Possibility of shareholder opportunity for the right candidate

About the Practice

Buckingham Equine Vets is an independent, progressive equine practice with a strong reputation for clinical excellence and exceptional client care. The purpose-built facility is located near Buckingham in the heart of horse country, combining a rural setting with easy access to major centres. The practice is part of the XLVets community of independently run veterinary practices and maintains an educational partnership with the Royal Veterinary College.