Senior Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a senior clinical leadership position at Vets for Pets Evesham, a practice experiencing exciting growth under the same ownership as the award-winning Vets for Pets Worcester. You'll be the lead vet on site, responsible for day-to-day clinical direction and mentoring a team of three vets while the practice owner provides strategic oversight. The role combines hands-on small animal practice with meaningful leadership, allowing you to shape team culture and contribute directly to the practice's continued success.

This is a full-time position with flexibility: you can choose between 8-hour or 10-hour shifts to suit your preference, with paid overtime available. The practice is open Monday to Saturday, with all roles including a 1 in 3 Saturday rota, meaning your Sundays are always free. As part of the wider Vets for Pets Worcester family, you'll have access to a vibrant social community across the combined group of over 40 staff, including book club, movie club, and craft club.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical direction and day-to-day operations at the practice
• Mentor and develop a team of three veterinary surgeons
• Provide clinical leadership while maintaining direct patient care responsibilities
• Help define and shape the practice culture and values
• Work collaboratively with the practice owner on strategic clinical decisions
• See a broad and varied small animal caseload

Requirements

• Minimum 5-8 years post-graduation experience
• RCVS registration as a veterinary surgeon
• Proven clinical strength and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong communication skills with both team members and clients
• Leadership experience ideal, but mindset matters most: someone who leads by example and invests in developing others
• Genuine enthusiasm for mentoring and team development
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• RCVS fees paid
• Generous CPD allowance
• Certificate support and encouragement for ongoing qualifications
• Pension
• Heavily discounted private medical cover
• Corporate savings and discount scheme
• Uniform and shoes provided
• Choice of 8-hour or 10-hour shifts with paid overtime
• Sundays always free
• Access to Vets for Pets group social and clubs scene
• Senior leadership role with genuine day-to-day autonomy

About the Practice

Vets for Pets Evesham is part of the Vets for Pets group and operates under the same ownership as Vets for Pets Worcester, which was named Practice of the Year within the group (2017) and Best Vets in Worcestershire (2024, 2025). The Evesham practice is following a similar trajectory of growth with expanded facilities and significant investment in equipment and team development.

The team at Evesham consists of 12 staff members working as a close-knit unit, with full integration into the wider Worcester family of over 40 people. The practice's ethos centres on delivering the very best care for each pet within clients' individual circumstances and budget, underpinned by clinical excellence, empathy, and strong team leadership.