Lead Veterinary Surgeon

The Lead Veterinary Surgeon will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding clinical care while driving team performance and commercial success. Responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional
veterinary care during consultations and surgical procedures
• Delivering outstanding
client care with clear communication and updates
• Leading and mentoring the clinical team to support development and performance
• Ensuring compliance with
RCVS standards and clinical governance
• Working closely with the Practice Manager to optimise
practice performance and profitability
• Preparing accurate treatment estimates and managing financial processes
• Supporting clinical handovers and coordinating patient transfers when required
  
  The ideal candidate will be an experienced
Veterinary Surgeon with proven leadership capability and a passion for high-quality care.
• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Strong
clinical leadership and mentoring experience
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient and client care
• Commercial awareness within a veterinary practice environment
• Experience building and maintaining high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to influence, coach, and motivate colleagues
• Interest or experience in
ophthalmology (desirable but not essential)

Reading and London. The site benefits from modern facilities including three consult rooms, dental x-ray, and separate cat and dog wards. A range of shops and a leisure centre are also conveniently located nearby. The successful candidate will also have access to a nearby 24-hour referral centre and a network of sister practices specialising in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, internal medicine, ultrasonography, dentistry, exotics, and ophthalmology., WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

This role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package:
• Private Medical Insurance from day one
• Health cash plan (including dental, physio & optical) + 24/7 Private GP access
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• 24-hour counselling support service
• Quarterly Lead Vet Bonus Scheme (up to 20% of salary)
• 5 weeks' annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 6 weeks)
• Additional paid "Day for You" leave
• £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days paid CPD leave
• Internal CPD and clinical communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• Paid RCVS, VDS and BVA memberships
• Sabbatical opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discounts
• Visa sponsorship (Tier 2) and relocation support available
Working Pattern This is a full-time position working 4 days per week with a fair share of weekends. Flexible working patterns can be considered to support work-life balance.