Head Vet

The Pet Vet (formerly The Vet); Frome; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly recognition payments

CPD allowance + funded memberships

Internal leadership training

Income protection

Electric car scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Help at Hand wellbeing support

Job summary

A growing veterinary surgery in Frome is seeking a Head Vet to lead a new practice from day one. This role offers full clinical ownership where you can shape the care delivery and team culture. You'll lead a well-equipped, modern surgery, ensuring high clinical standards and excellent patient care. As a confident, experienced vet, you’ll mentor colleagues and nurture client relationships, all while enjoying a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading clinical teams.
• Ability to uphold high standards of clinical governance.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build client relationships.
• Clear communicator who builds trust with clients and teams
• Wants ownership of a new practice and its culture

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire clinical team.
• Deliver outstanding first-opinion medicine and surgery.
• Support and develop your colleagues.
• Support and develop colleagues
• Build strong relationships with clients and the local community
• Shape the culture and success of the practice

Skills

Strong all-round GP experience

Leadership and mentoring

Passionate about high-quality patient care

Clear communication skills

Ownership mindset

Job description

We’re opening a brand-new veterinary surgery — and we’re looking for a Head Vet to lead it from day one.

This is a rare opportunity to take full clinical ownership of a new practice, build your own team, and shape how care is delivered from the ground up.

Most leadership roles ask you to step into something already built. This one gives you the chance to create it. You’ll lead a modern, purpose‑built surgery, fully equipped with the latest technology, influence clinical standards, team culture, and the overall direction of the practice.

As Head Vet, you’ll be responsible for delivering excellence in both patient care and team performance.

You will

• Lead and inspire your clinical team
• Set and uphold high standards of clinical governance
• Deliver outstanding first‑opinion medicine and surgery
• Support and develop your colleagues
• Build strong relationships with clients and the local community
• Play a key role in shaping the culture and success of the practice

We’re Looking For a Confident, Experienced Vet Who

• Has strong all‑round GP experience
• Enjoys leading, mentoring and developing others
• Is passionate about high‑quality patient care
• Communicates clearly and builds trust with clients and teams
• Wants to take ownership of a practice and make it their own

Working pattern

• 4 days per week (9‑hour shifts)
• 1 in 4 weekends
• Average 39 hours per week
• Dedicated admin time built into every shift

Professional & financial

• Quarterly recognition payments
• CPD allowance + funded memberships
• Internal leadership training and career progression
• Income protection
• Electric car scheme

Work‑life balance & wellbeing

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Help at Hand wellbeing support
• Compassionate leave

About The Pet Vet

We are part of a nationwide, independent, family‑owned veterinary group with a clear purpose:
To help pets live long, happy and healthy lives with the people who love them.

Our surgeries are designed to feel different: calm, modern, and built around both patient and team wellbeing.

We’re growing, investing, and continuously improving, which means there’s never been a better time to join us.

You’ll Thrive In This Role If You

• Care deeply about patient outcomes and customer experience
• Enjoy working collaboratively and supporting others
• Communicate clearly, empathetically and confidently
• Are organised, proactive and calm under pressure
• Want to be part of building something new

Ready to be part of something from day one?

If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to help shape a surgery from the very beginning, we’d love to hear from you.