Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Overview

In this role you will lead clinical direction across a six-site small animal practice while maintaining hands-on clinical work. You will support and guide vets, contribute to growth, and collaborate with the leadership team to raise clinical standards. You’ll influence how the practice evolves and fosters a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork. This is a meaningful opportunity to shape patient care, mentor colleagues, and drive sustainable clinical excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• relocation allowance up to 5000
• welcome bonus up to 5000
• 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
• private medical insurance
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Responsibilities

• Shape clinical direction and standards across multiple sites
• Support and mentor less experienced veterinarians
• Contribute to growth and evolving practices in a collaborative leadership structure
• Maintain hands-on clinical work in consultations, surgery, and diagnostics
• Drive continuous improvement and sustain a strong team culture
• Collaborate with a senior leadership group to support cross-site operations

Key requirements

• RCVS registration
• strong clinical capability
• ability to lead and support others
• hands-on clinical work across consultations, surgery, and diagnostics

• communication
• relationship-building
• collaboration
• ultrasound
• endoscopy
• ECG

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