Lead Veterinary Surgeon - and fulfilling career path

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Leicestershire

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, with a 1:5 weekend rota (currently 1:10) and protected admin time. No on-call duties.

Step into a role where your expertise and leadership will make a tangible difference. The position of Lead Veterinary Surgeon offers a dynamic and fulfilling career path. Here, you’ll collaborate closely with the Clinical Director to uphold clinical excellence, nurture team growth, and drive the continued success of the practice.

• Lead with
  
  Purpose:
  
  Take charge of meaningful decisions, mentor your colleagues, and elevate the standards of veterinary care.
• Varied Caseload:
  Engage with a diverse range of cases, from routine to complex, ensuring continuous professional development.
• Collaborative Team:
  Join a supportive team of friendly colleagues, many with postgraduate certificates, who value mentorship and shared learning.
• Invest in Your Future:
  Access leadership training, CPD support, and opportunities to pursue clinical interests and certifications.
• Excellent Facilities:
  Work with state-of-the-art equipment, including dental x-ray, laparoscope, and gastroscope.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Enjoy a four-day working week (or spread across five days if preferred) with built-in admin time, plus flexibility for important appointments, family events, and emergencies.

This is a first opinion practice with 5 RCVS-accredited branches, along with an RCVS-accredited veterinary hospital. The dedicated team provides high standards of bespoke, affordable care to patients and clients, and is actively involved in supporting local pet charities. While on-call duties are currently covered by the vets, these will be minimal as the practice is transitioning to a new hospital with a dedicated night team in April 2026.

• A confident and experienced veterinary surgeon capable of providing clinical leadership and team support.
• Commitment to high standards of care and client service.
• Ability to drive clinical governance and ensure compliance with practice protocols.
• Collaborative spirit to work with the Practice Manager on rota planning, team wellbeing, and operational decisions.
• Strong clinical decision‑making abilities and effective interpretation of diagnostics.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• A team player who fosters a positive culture and excellent client relationships.

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Relocation support
• Paid lunch break
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Generous staff discount for your pets
• E‑car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD

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Apply today and help shape the future of veterinary care. This is more than just a role; it’s a chance to lead, grow, and thrive in a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.