Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Our client is a friendly, well-established veterinary practice with a long history of providing exceptional patient and client care to the local community. They are currently looking for a Lead Vet to join their team.

As the Lead Vet, you will have the autonomy to influence the clinical direction of the practice. You will be part of a great team that includes Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) and support staff. The practice features a bright and welcoming reception area, two spacious consultation rooms, a theatre, a prep room, and more. The practice offers on-site parking and is close to local shops, with the nearest train station a short drive away.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide outstanding care to clients, giving clear updates on patients.
• Maintain professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice, and operational compliance.
• Prepare accurate estimates for clients, ensuring payment and minimising debt.
• Work closely with the Practice Manager to maximise commercial performance with a focus on key measures.
• Engage, mentor, and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
• Inspire your team, sharing new or evolving practice standards and changes to processes.
• Complete clinical handover and arrange the transfer of any patient needing out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Proactively support and share clinical best practices within and across practices and the wider veterinary community.

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills.
• Experience in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• An understanding and appreciation of how exceptional care improves the client experience.
• Experience in implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Proven track record of delivering strong commercial performance through effective allocation of clinical activity.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person.
• Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme with the potential to earn up to 20% on top of your salary.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for personal use.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

About Them

Our client is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK, including several 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. They are expanding internationally with practices in France, Germany, and Spain. Their large, connected, and growing community of colleagues provides exceptional care that’s always there. They believe every interaction matters and strive to make a real difference for their colleagues, patients, and clients. Being part of their team means being in a forward-thinking and caring environment with the best equipment and treatment options available.

Join them and be part of their exciting future plans.