Job Description

A values-led leadership role. A genuine four-day week. Clinical autonomy with real purpose.

If You Are Ready for More Than Just Another Lead Role

If you are an experienced veterinary surgeon who still loves clinical work but wants the chance to truly lead, mentor, and shape a team, this could be the role that finally aligns with your values.





If you believe great veterinary care should be accessible, sustainable, and delivered by people who feel supported rather than stretched, you will feel at home here.

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established, purpose-driven veterinary practice in Telford, that exists for one clear reason: to provide affordable, high-quality care to pets who need it most. This is not about profit first decision-making. It is about doing the right thing for patients, clients, and the people delivering the care.





They are now looking for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to guide and develop a team of vets, working closely with an experienced Practice Manager and Lead Nurse. This is a true leadership position where your voice matters, your clinical judgement is trusted, and your ability to coach others is valued just as highly as your own surgical or medical skill.





You will still be hands-on clinically, but with protected time and support to lead properly, not firefight.

Why This Role Is Different

Leadership With Support, Not Isolation

You are not expected to carry everything alone. Leadership is shared alongside a strong Practice Manager and Lead Nurse, with clear structures, regular meetings, and a focus on collaboration rather than hierarchy.

Values That Actually Shape Decisions

This practice is a Community Interest Company, reinvesting the majority of profits back into the team and patient care. Decisions are made through the lens of fairness, access, and sustainability, not short-term financial gain.

Clinical Standards You Can Be Proud Of

High-quality, ethical medicine is central here. You will lead on clinical governance, mentor vets at different stages of their careers, and help embed consistent standards across the team.

A Sustainable Rota

You will work a genuine

four-day week

, averaging

40 hours

, with

2 in 9 weekends

worked at a nearby hospital, never sole charge. The structure is designed to support longevity in your career, not burnout.

Your Journey Here

In Your First Month

You will focus on getting to know the team, understanding how the clinic operates, and building trust. You will be supported as you step into leadership, with time to learn systems and understand the wider business context.

By Three Months

You will be confidently leading clinical discussions, holding one-to-one meetings, and supporting vets through coaching and mentoring. You will start contributing to KPI reviews and performance discussions with support.

By Six Months

You will be fully embedded as a clinical leader, shaping standards, influencing culture, and helping the practice continue to grow in a way that stays true to its mission. If VetGDP is part of your development plan, you will be actively supported in achieving it.

What's On Offer

Pay, Time Off, and Security

Salary up to

73,544

6 weeks holiday

52 weeks sickness benefit

Contributory pension scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Professional Support and Development

CPD funding available

RCVS and VDS fees paid VetGDP supported or encouraged Visa sponsorship available

Wellbeing and Everyday Benefits

Private healthcare Employee assistance programme Counselling support including mental health, financial, and life counselling after 12 months Cycle to work scheme E-Car scheme Staff discounts and Vivup benefits

The Candor Vets Difference

At Candor Vets, we do not push roles or rush decisions. We take time to understand what matters to you and only introduce opportunities that genuinely fit.

Ready to Explore?

If this sounds like a role where you could lead with integrity, practice medicine you believe in, and still have a life outside of work, let's have a confidential, no-pressure conversation.





Job Reference LVS006