Head Veterinary Surgeon

Vets for Pets; Cambridge, Otley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

Relocation package

Enhanced CPD support

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Certificate funding

Job summary

Vets for Pets seeks a Head Veterinary Surgeon to join our leadership team as Bar Hill and Beehive practices grow. You will lead a team of vets and nurses, shape clinical standards, and influence future service development while enabling recruitment and staff engagement.

Relocation support is available for the right candidate. The role offers strategic and clinical leadership across two Cambridge sites with opportunities for partnership in the future.

Qualifications

• Must hold veterinary degree and be registered with RCVS.
• Proven ability to lead and develop veterinary teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to high clinical standards and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership across Bar Hill and Beehive sites.
• Mentor team members and promote professional development.
• Drive clinical excellence and service development across the practices.
• Support recruitment, retention and team engagement.
• Foster a collaborative, positive practice culture.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical leadership

Team development

Strategic planning

Education

RCVS registered

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head Veterinary Surgeon to join our leadership team as our much-loved Head Vet prepares to relocate overseas in the next year. We want to recruit now to provide ample time to settle into the role. This is a rare chance to step into an established and respected leadership role across two successful and growing Cambridge practices, with Partnership Opportunity in the future, for the right candidate. We are looking for a clinical leader who wants to shape the future of our teams, support the development of colleagues, and help us continue our mission of bringing outstanding veterinary care and advanced procedures into the first-opinion setting.

About Us

Together, our practices comprise:

• 9 Veterinary Surgeons
• 10 Registered Veterinary Nurses
• Dedicated support teams
• Certificate holders across multiple disciplines
• Strong leadership and management support.

At Bar Hill we have developed advanced endoscopy and endosurgery services that attract cases from surrounding practices, alongside a busy first-opinion caseload. Our vision is to bridge the gap between first-opinion and referral practice by offering more advanced diagnostics and treatments at accessible prices, whilst maintaining continuity of care for patients and clients.

The Role

This position will be split between our Bar Hill and Beehive practices, providing strategic and clinical leadership across both sites. You will work closely with the Practice Owner and senior leadership team to:

• Lead and inspire a team of veterinary professionals
• Maintain high clinical standards
• Mentor and support veterinary colleagues
• Drive clinical excellence and continuous improvement
• Help shape future service development
• Support recruitment, retention and team engagement
• Promote a positive, collaborative culture

Clinical Opportunities

Alongside a varied first-opinion caseload, you'll have access to:

• Advanced imaging
• Flexible and rigid endoscopy
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Referral-level procedures
• Purpose-built facilities

What We're Looking For

You might already be a Head Vet, Senior Vet or experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking for your next challenge. Most importantly, you'll be someone who:

• Leads by example
• Supports and develops colleagues
• Enjoys coaching and mentoring
• Has strong clinical standards
• Wants to make a meaningful impact on practice culture
• Shares our belief that exceptional patient care and exceptional colleague experience go hand in hand

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Flexible working arrangements
• Four-day week as standard
• Paid lunch breaks
• Enhanced CPD support
• Certificate funding available
• Professional memberships paid
• Pension scheme
• Relocation package available for the right candidate
• Genuine opportunity to influence and grow two successful practices

Join Us

If you're looking for a role where you can combine leadership, clinical freedom, career progression and access to advanced procedures not normally found in first-opinion practice, we'd love to hear from you. Come and help us redefine what first-opinion practice can achieve.

Location

CB1 3ET / CB23 8DZ

Our Values

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

Business Unit

Vet Group

Date

21 Sept 2026