Senior Veterinary Surgeon

Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency & Critical Care (ECC)Location: Milton KeynesSalary: up to £100,000 DOEBonus: £10,000 Welcome Bonus + up to £5,000 Relocation AllowanceContract Type: Full-time, PermanentYour purpose. Our passion.At Vets Now, we believe that when your purpose is to make a difference, you deserve a team that shares your passion. In our Milton Keynes clinic, we’re looking for a Head/Lead Veterinary Surgeon to lead from the front – inspiring clinical excellence and guiding a high-performing and collaborative team that supports pets and people when they need it most.Milton Keynes has excellent transport links and a variety of leisure and cultural attractions. Its proximity to London, relatively affordable cost of living compared to the capital, and green spaces are frequently highlighted as reasons for relocation.Lead with Clinical ExcellenceAs Senior Vet, you’ll lead by example by blending clinical expertise with mentorship and collaboration. You’ll set the tone for quality care, lead in emergency situations, and support the development of your fellow clinicians. You’ll have responsibility for:Driving and upholding clinical standards across the clinicSupporting the growth, training and wellbeing of your veterinary teamIdentifying clinical development opportunities and shaping team progressionChampioning innovation and service improvement within the clinicThis is more than a job. This is a vital leadership role with real impact where your guidance helps shape the future of ECC, while making a difference to patients, clients, and colleagues every day.Work-Life Balance That Works for YouThis full-time role averages 40 hours per week, including:Weekday nights and 1:2 weekends (mix of nights and days)Weekday nights 1900-0830, Saturday day 1200-1930. Saturday night 1900-0900, Sunday day 0830-1930 and Sunday night 1900-0830Shared bank holidaysNo more than three consecutive nightsProtected time for leadership duties and meetingsWe understand that life outside of work matters too. That’s why we offer flexibility and can explore part-time arrangements, depending on clinic requirements because your balance is our priority.Rewarding Work, Your WayWe look after you, so you can look after them, by offering a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:Salary up to £100,000 DOE£10,000 Recognition BonusUp to £5,000 Relocation AllowanceSeven weeks pro rata annual leave£1,875 CPD allowance + 35 paid CPD hours (pro rata)RCVS fees, VECCS membership, and VDS coverPrivate medical insuranceFamily-friendly policies – enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption payLeadership Development ProgrammeAccess to our AdvantEdge clinical training platformStandard pension contributions (5% employee / 3% employer)Up to 50% discounted pet careSupport That Sets You Up for SuccessYou’re never alone at Vets Now: on-shift you’ll work alongside a registered vet nurse, an animal care assistant and a receptionist, and you can contact any of our clinics or referral centers across the UK at any time, day or night, if needing to discuss a particular case or share ideas.You’ll also be supported by our Support Office in Dunfermline, where our teams work behind the scenes to help you thrive. Our Call Handlers and Customer Care Advisors ensure you can focus on what matters most to your patients.Ready to Lead with Purpose?If you’d like to visit the clinic or chat about the role before applying, contact Anne in our Talent Team at anne.longmire@vets-now.comInclusion & AccessibilityWe welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability or health condition, we’re committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr