My client in South West Wales is in need of a Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader to join their team.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Veterinary Surgeon Team Leader to join a well-established, charity-led small animal hospital in South West Wales. This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference by delivering essential veterinary care to pets within the local community, particularly those facing financial hardship.

This is an ideal position for a vet looking to combine clinical excellence with leadership, working within a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will take on clinical governance responsibility for the hospital, leading a team of Veterinary Surgeons to deliver a professional, efficient and compassionate service. The role is full time, working 37.5 hours per week.

The role would particularly suit a vet with a surgical bias who enjoys a hands-on caseload, alongside a pragmatic and evidence-based approach to clinical decision-making. There is strong support to further develop surgical leadership skills within a collaborative team setting.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading, mentoring and developing the Veterinary Surgeon team
Overseeing clinical standards and governance within the hospital
Supporting recruitment, training and ongoing team development
Delivering high-quality clinical care with a focus on practical, patient-focused outcomes
Working closely with colleagues to ensure excellent communication and case continuity

The Hospital

The hospital is modern, well-equipped and designed to support high standards of clinical care. Facilities include:

Separate dog and cat wards
In-house radiography, ultrasound and endoscopy
Piped gases
Extensive orthopaedic equipment

The team has a wide range of clinical interests, creating a highly collaborative environment with strong opportunities for case discussion, shared learning and professional growth.

About You

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
Previous experience in a leadership or senior role (or ready to step up)
Strong surgical interest or bias
Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
Passionate about mentoring and developing others
Committed to delivering accessible, high-quality veterinary care

Benefits

Salary: £60,769 – £62,480 (including allowances)
Flexible working options to support work–life balance
5 days CPD allowance with £1,000 annual budget
RCVS fees fully paid
Access to extensive internal CPD and external event discounts
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy/sell additional days
Three additional paid days annually (Wellbeing, Volunteering and Celebration Day)
Generous pension scheme (5%–10% employer contribution)
Life assurance (4x annual salary)
Private medical cover and 24/7 wellbeing support
Access to retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
Enhanced family leave policies
Staff pet care and insurance discounts

Please get in touch if you would like more details! 😊

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Senior Veterinary Leadership Opportunity – South West Wales