Lead/Senior Small Animal Vet Vacancy, North East London

Bright Leaf Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice located near Chingford, London, is seeking an exceptional Senior/Lead Vet to manage the surgery team. The role includes leading a team of dedicated professionals, ensuring high-quality care with a focus on continuous improvement. The position offers a competitive package with various employee benefits and a standard 4-day work week with no out-of-hours work required.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Quarterly recognition payments

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Health and wellbeing support

CPD allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary leadership roles.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Confidence in leading teams and driving strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the surgery and lead the veterinary team.
• Drive clinical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Participate in on-call availability when necessary.

Skills

Outstanding clinical knowledge

Leadership skills

Team coaching

Passion for feline medicine

Job description

Overview

My client are searching for an exceptional Senior/Lead Vet to lead a brilliant team close to Chingford, London.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the clinical services, driving continuous improvement in standards and helping to develop a talented team. With a focus on becoming a centre of clinical excellence, your expertise and leadership will be central to the success.

Responsibilities

• As Head Vet, you’ll play a pivotal role in the management of the surgery.
• Lead with outstanding clinical knowledge and a passion for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Be confident in a leadership position, with the drive to coach and inspire others while working towards a shared strategic vision.
• The role involves a 4-day working week, with 1 in 4 weekends, with no out-of-hours work, but some on-call availability when there are overnight inpatients.
• You’ll join a warm and dedicated team that includes one Senior Vet, four Vets, and six RVNs.
• The clinical services span orthopedics, exotic pet care, and BOAS surgery, with a 50/50 split between cats and dogs, making this an ideal role for anyone with a passion for feline medicine.
• CPD is a core part of the development culture across all roles, and the team continually works on initiatives to close skill gaps.

Benefits

• Competitive package designed to attract and retain top talent, including quarterly recognition payments, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, income protection, and access to an electric car scheme.
• Boost employee perks, health and wellbeing support via Help at Hand, funded professional memberships, generous staff discounts, a CPD allowance, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to internal leadership development programmes.

How to apply

To learn more about this opportunity or to apply, please contact [e-mail] or call 01422 433900.