Head Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

You’ll step into a senior clinical leadership position at The Liverpool Vets, a well-established first-opinion practice right in the heart of Liverpool. This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) where you’ll balance hands-on clinical work with strategic practice leadership. Based less than half a mile from Liverpool Central train station, the location is ideal for commuters while still being embedded in a vibrant city practice.

The practice has invested in quality facilities: a dedicated cat ward, bright consulting rooms with natural light, 20-minute appointment slots, IDEXX in-house blood machines, and a top-end ultrasound system. You’ll work alongside an established, experienced veterinary team and supportive reception staff, with a large, quiet staff chill area upstairs—a rare luxury in practice life.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the veterinary team, driving clinical standards and fostering a culture of excellence
• Deliver exceptional patient and client care, ensuring all treatment aligns with RCVS best practice standards
• Support the Practice Director in maintaining and improving clinical standards, contributing to strategic decisions on service delivery and practice growth
• Manage the veterinary team through regular one-to-ones, competency reviews, salary discussions, and rota planning in collaboration with the Practice Director
• Collaborate on business performance, including budgeting, financial planning, and client service optimisation
• Perform advanced clinical procedures, including emergency surgeries such as exploratory laparotomies, pleural effusion drainage, and feline urinary obstruction management
• Champion innovation, introducing forward-thinking medical and surgical techniques to enhance patient outcomes
• Build strong client relationships through gold-standard care and clear, compassionate communication

Requirements

• An experienced veterinary surgeon with proven clinical and leadership expertise
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members
• Proactive problem-solver with a positive, resilient approach to challenges
• Collaborative team player who brings energy and professionalism to the practice
• Visionary leader ready to shape the future direction of the practice
• Passion for coaching and empowering your team while maintaining the highest standards of clinical care

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Access to Vet Oracle, CVS Group’s clinical support platform
• Tailored benefits package
• Supportive, collaborative practice environment
• Modern facilities and equipment
• Central, commuter-friendly location

About the Practice

The Liverpool Vets is an established first-opinion small animal practice that has built its reputation on delivering exceptional veterinary care in a supportive, collaborative environment. The team is dedicated to both patient wellbeing and client satisfaction, with strong reception and nursing support ensuring a welcoming experience from first contact.

As part of CVS Group and backed by Mars Veterinary Health, the practice benefits from corporate support while maintaining its independent identity and local focus. The practice is seeking a Head Veterinary Surgeon who will help evolve the team and establish the practice as a hub of clinical excellence in Liverpool.