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Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Job in Torquay, Devon, TQ2, England, UK
Listing for: purovets
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-04
Job specializations:
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
    Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 60000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Torquay, Devon

£50,000 – £60,000 DOE | Full-time | Leadership Opportunity

Ready to lead, develop and make your mark?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly practice in Torquay, Devon
, combining hands‑on clinical work with the opportunity to lead, support and inspire a veterinary team.

Whether already working in a leadership position or an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step, this role offers the autonomy and support to develop leadership skills and shape the future of the practice.

Why join?
  • £50,000 – £60,000 salary
    , depending on experience
  • £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days’ paid CPD leave
  • Funded certificates, internal career pathways and clinical communities
  • Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and 24/7 wellbeing support
  • 5 weeks’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + an additional paid ‘Day for You’
  • RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
  • Relocation support and visa sponsorship available
  • Excellent opportunities for professional and leadership development
The Opportunity

The Lead Veterinary Surgeon will play a key role in delivering outstanding clinical care
, supporting colleagues and helping the practice continue to grow and thrive.

The role combines consultations, surgery, clinical decision-making and client communication with leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will help maintain high clinical and operational standards, develop colleagues and contribute to a positive, collaborative practice culture.

The practice places patient care, clinical excellence and teamwork at the heart of everything it does, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced MRCVS with strong clinical skills, excellent client care and a genuine interest in developing and supporting others.

Leadership experience is welcomed, but vets ready to take their first step into a leadership role will also be considered.

Life in Torquay

Based in beautiful Torquay on the Devon coast
, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding veterinary career while enjoying a fantastic seaside lifestyle.

If you're an ambitious Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step into clinical leadership, this could be the opportunity to make your mark.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on or email

You can also Whats App us at Whats App - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

To view all our vacancies, please visit

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250
* for every successful candidate referral.
* Terms and conditions apply.

: JOB-59790

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