Senior Veterinary Surgeon


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£65,000 - £80,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	DERBY
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Jul 2026
Closing date:	16 Aug 2026

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Summary

Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Derby

Salary: Up to £80,000 + Excellent Benefits

Why Apply?

âœ” Very competitive salary up to £80,000 plus a market leading benefits package

âœ” Flexible working options to support work-life balance

âœ” Modern, well-equipped veterinary hospital with varied and complex caseload

âœ” Excellent opportunities for leadership, mentoring and career progression

âœ” Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established veterinary hospital in Derby.

This is an ideal role for a confident veterinary surgeon who enjoys combining hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities. You'll work within a collaborative team, taking the lead on a varied medical and surgical caseload while mentoring colleagues and helping to maintain high clinical standards.

The hospital offers an excellent mix of routine and more complex cases, providing genuine clinical variety and the opportunity to continue developing your skills. You'll work alongside experienced veterinary professionals who encourage collaboration, case discussion and shared learning in a supportive environment.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact while progressing your career within a modern, purpose-driven organisation, this could be an excellent next step.

The Role

As the Senior Veterinary Surgeon, you will:

• Lead and manage a diverse medical and surgical caseload

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the wider veterinary team

• Offer guidance and second opinions on complex cases

• Build strong relationships with clients through clear, compassionate communication

• Support clinical governance and continuous improvement initiatives

• Mentor and develop less experienced veterinary colleagues

• Help maintain the highest standards of patient care and clinical excellence

The Hospital

You'll be joining a modern, well-equipped veterinary hospital with excellent facilities, including:

• Digital radiography

• Ultrasound

• Endoscopy

• Dedicated dog and cat wards

• Orthopaedic equipment

• Piped anaesthetic gases

• Experienced multidisciplinary clinical team

The hospital has a collaborative culture where knowledge sharing and teamwork are actively encouraged, providing an excellent environment for both personal and professional development.

What We're Looking For

• MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Previous experience working in small animal practice

• Confident managing a varied medical and surgical caseload

• Strong clinical decision-making skills

• Passion for delivering outstanding patient care

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

• Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues

• Committed to continuous professional development

Career Development

You'll be supported with ongoing learning and career progression through:

• £1,000 annual CPD allowance | One week of paid CPD leave

• Extensive internal CPD programmes

• Discounts for external veterinary conferences and events

• Leadership development opportunities

• Clear progression pathways

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £80,000

• Flexible working arrangements

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

• Option to buy or sell additional annual leave

• Professional memberships paid

• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions

• Private medical cover

• Health and wellbeing support

• Employee discounts

• Enhanced family-friendly policies

• Paid volunteering and wellbeing days

• Relocation assistance available

• Plus much more

Interested?

If you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to step into a senior clinical leadership role within a supportive and well-equipped hospital, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply

Ref: JOB-58997

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