Lead Veterinary Surgeon -shape progressive veterinary hospital

Lead Veterinary Surgeon (Certificate Holder)

Location:

Leicestershire

Hours:

4-day week, 8am‑6pm or 8.30am‑6.30pm, with a 1:5 weekend rota and protected leadership time

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

Lead Veterinarian – New State‑of‑the‑Art Hospital including CT, Opening April 2026

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon, where you will have the unique chance to shape the future of a progressive veterinary hospital. This role offers the perfect blend of leadership, clinical excellence, and professional growth, all within a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

This role is more than just a job; it’s an invitation to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact. As the Lead Vet, you will:

• Step into a cutting‑edge, purpose‑built hospital equipped with state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a stable, experienced clinical team.
• Lead with purpose, making impactful decisions that elevate patient care, inspire your team, and set new standards of excellence.
• Enjoy a diverse caseload, from routine procedures to complex cases, fostering your continued clinical development.
• Work alongside a collaborative, friendly team that values mentorship, communication, and continuous learning.
• Access leadership development, CPD support, and the freedom to explore and grow your own clinical interests.
• Benefit from a highly skilled nursing team and robust administrative support, allowing you to focus on veterinary leadership and clinical care.

As the Lead Small Animal Vet, you will oversee the day‑to‑day clinical caseload and business operations of the hospital, ensuring exceptional, bespoke, and affordable care rooted in best‑practice veterinary medicine. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the smooth transition from the current practice to the new hospital.
• Leading and mentoring colleagues, including graduate vets, fostering a positive and supportive culture.
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the practice as part of the senior leadership team.
• Representing company values and commitment to clinical excellence within the wider group network.

• Previous leadership experience is essential.
• Must hold a postgraduate certificate, ideally with a medicine bias or imaging.
• Strong clinical decision‑making abilities and the capacity to interpret diagnostics.
• A confident, collaborative attitude that helps maintain a positive team culture and excellent client care relationships.
• Ability to drive clinical governance and ensure compliance with practice protocols.
• A team player who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and remains calm under pressure.

Enjoy a four‑day week with protected administration time built into your schedule. The weekend and bank holiday rota is shared equally among the team, and there is no on‑call requirement, ensuring a healthy work‑life balance.

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

For more information or to apply, contact Emma McGee on:

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