Lead Veterinary Surgeon Role, Greater London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to step into a leadership position within a modern, well-equipped small animal practice in Greater London. This role offers the chance to combine hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities, while benefiting from the support of an established veterinary network and access to advanced referral-level facilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high clinical standards, mentoring colleagues, supporting team development, and delivering outstanding patient and client care. The Practice

• The practice is equipped to provide a high standard of first-opinion veterinary care and offers:
• Digital radiography
• Dental facilities
• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Dedicated consultation and treatment areas
• A varied and rewarding caseload
• The Lead Veterinary Surgeon will work alongside an experienced and supportive team, contributing to the decision-making of the practice and fostering a positive team culture.
The practice benefits from close collaboration with a nearby 24-hour veterinary hospital, providing access to advanced diagnostics and specialist expertise, including:
• MRI and CT imaging
• Endoscopy and arthroscopy
• Advanced ultrasound
• Multi-parameter monitoring
• Specialist-led services in surgery, neurology, internal medicine, and more
• This integrated support network allows clinicians to confidently manage complex cases while continuing to develop their own professional interests and expertise.
  
  This full-time position offers a 40-hour working week with a shared weekend rota:
• 1 in 3 Saturdays, or
• 1 in 6 full weekends at a nearby 24-hour hospital
• All out-of-hours care is managed by the hospital team, allowing the Lead Veterinary Surgeon to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Benefits
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan from day one
• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid wellbeing day each year
• Increased holiday entitlement with length of service
• £1,500 annual CPD allowance
• 3 days' paid CPD leave
• Access to internal CPD programmes and communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• Structured career progression pathways
• Professional Support
• Professional membership fees paid
• Leadership development support
• Relocation assistance available
• Visa sponsorship available where applicable
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee discounts on veterinary services and products