Head Veterinary Surgeon

Head Vet £75,000 £ 90,000 London

4-day week | 1 in 4 weekends | No OOH (on-call for inpatients only)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Vet to join a forward‑thinking and passionate team in a well‑established veterinary surgery in Waltham Forest, London.

As Head Vet, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in both clinical leadership and the wider management of the practice. This role is ideal for an experienced veterinary surgeon who combines excellent clinical capabilities with a natural flair for leadership.

They’ll be responsible for driving clinical standards, mentoring and inspiring a talented team, and helping deliver on a clear and ambitious strategic vision for the surgery. A collaborative approach, passion for evidence‑based medicine, and a commitment to delivering gold standard care are essential.

The current team includes 1 Senior Vet, 4 Vets, and 6 RVNs, with expertise ranging from orthopaedics to exotics and BOAS surgery. With a balanced caseload of dogs and cats, this position is well‑suited to someone with a keen interest in both general practice and more specialised areas such as feline medicine.

Salary: £75,000 £ 90,000 (dependent on experience)

Schedule:

4 days per week + 1 in 4 weekends

Out of

Hours:

None on‑call support required only for overnight inpatients

• Quarterly recognition payments
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Income protection cover
• Electric car scheme
• Boost employee discounts & rewards platform
• Health & wellbeing support via Help at Hand
• Funded professional memberships
• Staff surgery discounts
• CPD allowance with protected learning time
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to internal leadership development programmes

This is a fantastic chance to step into a leadership role within a supportive and thriving team, while remaining hands‑on with clinical work and enjoying a healthy work‑life balance.

If you're ready to lead a motivated and caring team, and to make a meaningful difference in both patient and team outcomes, this role could be your next big move. Send your CV to