Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Kingswinford

Harrison Family Vets; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent veterinary clinic in Kingswinford is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to lead their clinical team. The role offers a salary up to £75,000 and a 4-day working week, alongside comprehensive benefits including relocation support and generous CPD. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in small animal care, along with strong leadership capabilities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Annual CPD allowance

Wellness plans for pets

Inclusive, supportive environment

Relocation package up to £5,000

Qualifications

• Competent veterinarian with at least five years’ small animal experience.
• Interest in developing leadership and management capabilities.
• Strong surgical and medical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the clinical team to drive high clinical quality.
• Balance consulting and theatre work with dedicated administration time.
• Attend to leadership duties and participate in leadership development.

Skills

Leadership and management

Strong surgical competencies

Medical competencies

Job description

Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Kingswinford

Harrison Family Vets are a family owned, independent group of busy, growing clinics providing pet health care that is second to none.

We are recruiting for a Senior Vet to help lead our practice in Kingswinford, Dudley. We offer a modern, highly equipped clinic with a salary of up to £75,000, a 4-day week, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous CPD, time off, private medical insurance, relocation support, and more.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the clinical team to drive high clinical quality and create organised, efficient workflows throughout the clinic.
• Work within a 2-vet team, supported by 6 RVNs, 1 VCA and 4 front-of-house care co-ordinators in a busy 4-year-old clinic with a varied caseload.
• Balance consulting and theatre work with dedicated administration time; consults are 15 minutes long; 1:3 Saturday mornings (08:30–13:00) as the team grows.
• Attend to leadership duties and participate in the practice’s leadership development programme.
• Support a positive, pet-centric practice environment and contribute to ongoing growth and development within the team.

Requirements

• Competent veterinarian with a minimum of five years’ small animal (SA) experience.
• Interest in developing leadership and management capabilities.
• Strong surgical and medical competencies with experience leading and managing a clinical team.

Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000
• 4-day week
• Five weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance including Employee Assistance Programme
• £1,000 annual CPD allowance with opportunity to study toward certificates
• Fear Free training and accreditation as standard
• Relocation package up to £5,000
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Wellness plans for your pets with discounts
• Birthday day off and three days to volunteer for local charity
• Quarterly team budget for socials and regular company-wide events
• Ad hoc CPD trips (e.g., Nice/Monaco) and opportunities to attend conferences
• Inclusive, supportive, family-owned environment with growth opportunities

About Us

We are family-owned and independent, focused on security, trust, and a shared vision of Quality, Integrity, Passion, and Growth. Our clinics are Fear Free certified, including the Reading & Kingswinford locations.