Lead Veterinary Surgeon

The salary for this role is up to £75,000 per annum + a wide range of attractive benefits

Full Time

You must currently have the right to work in UK.

Combine a varied caseload with protected leadership and mentoring time

Lead an experienced clinical team within a modern hospital equipped with CT

Develop towards Clinical Director with structured support and opportunity

Bring your clinical experience and leadership skills to a modern small animal hospital where you can mentor an established team, influence clinical standards and continue developing your own interests. With CT, a varied caseload, protected leadership time and a clear pathway towards Clinical Director, this role offers the resources and support to make a meaningful contribution.

Kings Veterinary Centre is a purpose-built small animal hospital in Melton Mowbray, designed to support advanced clinical care within a collaborative and progressive environment.

Our hospital offers modern diagnostic and treatment facilities, including CT, alongside an experienced veterinary team, highly skilled nurses and strong administrative support. Our varied caseload extends from routine consultations and procedures to more complex cases, creating a rewarding environment for clinicians who value both clinical quality and continued development.

We already have six certificate holders across the business, including Advanced Practitioners in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. Further qualifications, professional interests and leadership development are actively encouraged and supported.

Kings Veterinary Centre is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary care organisation in the world. This provides access to a wide clinical network, specialist knowledge, professional development opportunities and comprehensive wellbeing support, while allowing our hospital to remain focused on its people, patients and local community.

When my cat became ill suddenly they saw him right away and started treatment. While he was in I was given updates. The staff that saw me yesterday were brilliant, I was an emotional wreck and they were so kind when dealing with me. Thank you to everyone who looked after Heath cliff, he is now home with us and his brother
- Emma D
- Google Review

We are looking for an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to work in partnership with our Clinical Director, support the continued development of our clinical team and help guide the next stage of growth for our recently opened hospital.

This is a hands-on clinical leadership position that combines a varied small animal caseload with protected time for mentoring, clinical governance and broader leadership responsibilities.

You will oversee the day-to-day clinical caseload, provide guidance to veterinary colleagues and help ensure consistently high standards of patient care, clinical decision-making and client service.

Working closely with the Clinical Director and Practice Manager, you will:

• Provide approachable clinical leadership across the veterinary team
• Mentor and support colleagues, including graduate veterinarians
• Promote strong clinical governance and adherence to practice protocols
• Contribute to rota planning, team wellbeing and operational performance
• Help develop a positive, supportive and accountable team culture
• Support the strategic growth and continued development of the hospital
• Represent our clinical values across the wider Linnaeus network

You will have meaningful input into how the hospital develops, supported by an experienced clinical team and established resources across human resources, finance, health and safety, and practice operations.

For someone seeking further leadership progression, the role also offers a clear pathway towards a future Clinical Director position.

You are an experienced small animal Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys combining clinical practice with mentoring, decision-making and team leadership.

Previous leadership experience is essential. As part of the requirements for our PSS Hospital status, you must also hold a postgraduate certificate.

You will bring:

• Confident clinical judgement and strong diagnostic reasoning
• The ability to provide clear direction and support to colleagues
• A genuine interest in mentoring and developing veterinary professionals
• An understanding of clinical governance and practice protocols
• A calm and considered approach within a busy hospital environment
• Clear, empathetic communication with colleagues and clients
• A…