Head Veterinary Surgeon

The Pet Vet; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly recognition payments

CPD allowance

Funded memberships

Internal leadership training

Income protection

Electric car scheme

Job summary

The Pet Vet seeks a Head Vet to lead a brand-new veterinary surgery in Greater London. You will take full clinical ownership, build your team, and shape care delivery from the ground up, blending hands-on clinical work with leadership and strategic direction.

You will lead a modern facility with the latest technology, set high governance and care standards, and drive patient outcomes while fostering a positive team culture and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Strong all-round GP experience.
• Experience in mentoring others.
• Passion for high-quality patient care.
• Clear communication and builds trust with clients and teams.
• Wants to take ownership of a practice and make it their own.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GP experience

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Client relations

Job description

We've opened brand-new veterinary surgery - and we're looking for a Head Vet to lead it.

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

This is a hands-on leadership role - combining clinical work with real influence and responsibility.

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)
• Average 39 hours per week
• Dedicated admin time built into every shift

We know that great people build great practices - so we invest in you.

• 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

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