Job Description
Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency & Critical Care (ECC)
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: up to £100,000 DOE
Bonus: £10,000 Welcome Bonus + up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Your 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 Excellence
As 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 clinic
* Supporting the growth, training and wellbeing of your veterinary team
* Identifying clinical development opportunities and shaping team progression
* Championing innovation and service improvement within the clinic
This 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 You
This full-time role averages 40 hours per week, including:
1. Weekday nights and 1:2 weekends (mix of nights and days)
2. Weekday nights, Saturday day. Saturday night, Sunday day and Sunday night
3. Shared