Head Veterinary Surgeon: Lead, Mentor & Surgical Excellence

CVS Vets; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

CPD allowance

33 days holiday (with buy/sell)

Relocation package

Vet Oracle telemedicine support

Wellbeing programme

Health cash plan

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Vets in Barnstaple, North Devon, is seeking a Head Veterinary Surgeon to join our 4-vet team. The role is 40 hours per week, typically 4 days, with 1:6 Saturday rota (TOIL). Flexible/part-time options available.

You'll lead with mentoring, improve services, and balance clinical work with people leadership. We offer strong benefits and a supportive environment in beautiful North Devon.

Qualifications

• Evidence of confident leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience in leading a veterinary team and driving clinical improvements.
• Ability to balance clinical work with people management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture a close-knit 4-vet team.
• Maintain high clinical standards while supporting professional development.
• Drive ongoing improvement and support day-to-day practice operations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Clinical excellence

Job description

CVS Vets in Barnstaple, North Devon, is seeking a Head Veterinary Surgeon to join our 4-vet team. The role is 40 hours per week, typically 4 days, with 1:6 Saturday rota (TOIL). Flexible/part-time options available.

You'll lead with mentoring, improve services, and balance clinical work with people leadership. We offer strong benefits and a supportive environment in beautiful North Devon.