Veterinary Surgeon and Branch Lead – Small Animal

Overview

In this role you will be a Veterinary Surgeon and Branch Lead for Filton (and 1–2 days at Patchway), guiding day-to-day branch operations while delivering high-quality small animal care. You’ll work with a supportive team to handle varied clinical cases, from routine surgery to consultations, and help shape practice protocols. You’ll lead branch activities, run meetings, and contribute to the clinic’s clinical culture and development. This opportunity offers a clear pathway into leadership and cross-branch collaboration within a trusted veterinary network.

Pay / Benefits

• 36 days holiday equivalent? (not explicit)
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay
• BVA membership and RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes
• Discounts and cashback offers

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of branches and leadership responsibilities
• Manage a varied first opinion caseload with routine surgery and consults
• Update and implement practice protocols and new processes to improve service

Key requirements

• A veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS
• Experience in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues
• Proactive learning mindset and openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

• strong communication
• team collaboration
• professionalism
• veterinary clinical practice
• routine medical and surgical cases
• RCVS registration or eligibility

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