Head Veterinary Surgeon
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Position Overview & Specifications
Head Veterinary Surgeon - Doncaster
- Rare opportunity for a Head Veterinary Surgeon role at a busy small animal practice located in Doncaster
- The practice boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including consult rooms, operating theatres, a dental suite, imaging suite, Idexx lab and much more
- Fantastic benefits package including a salary of £70,000 and a welcome bonus of £5000
Are you a passionate and dedicated veterinary professional looking for a leadership role that allows you to make a significant impact? Look no further! Our client, located in Doncaster, is seeking a Head Vet to join their practice’s management team and take charge of consistently driving excep-tional customer service and clinical care.
In this role, you will be responsible for promoting pet wellbeing, delivering preventive services, and providing treatment for sick and injured pets. You will spearhead the continuous improvement of service capability, ensuring that the practice becomes a centre of clinical excellence. By upskilling your colleagues and fostering a learning culture, you will play a crucial role in driving turnover and profitability.
The practice boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including consult rooms, operating theatres, a dental suite, imaging suite, Idexx lab, and separate dog & cat wards. Located in Doncaster, they offer ex-cellent transportation links and access to local amenities, schools, and beautiful natural landscapes.
Our client would love to hear from someone who has an interest in medicine, dermatology, and/or dentistry to complement the expertise of their existing Vet team. Additionally, they are looking for someone who is keen to develop their colleagues and act as a Vet GDP mentor.
If you are ready to take the lead, inspire a team, and drive clinical excellence, apply now and join this practice in providing exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.
The Rota:
- Full time – offering a good work/life balance
- Flexibility in weekly schedule
The Benefits:
- Fantastic salary of £70,000 (reviewed every year)
- Welcome bonus of £5000 after successful completion of 12-week induction
- Pension scheme
- Staff discount
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Funded memberships
- £1500 CPD allowance plus 5 days
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Licence/Certification:
- RCVS (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: J77423/LT
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Veterinary Surgeon roles across Purovets's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £70,000 - £70,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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