Lead Vet Surgeon — Shape Protocols & Imaging (4‑Day Week)

Linnaeus; Bushey; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday

No out-of-hours (OOH)

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Wellness program

Eyecare voucher

Free flu jab

Cycle to work

Relocation assistance up to £5,000

Job summary

Blythwood Vets is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to drive leadership across Bushey and Hatch End. The role blends hands-on clinical work with influence over clinical standards, protocols and training, including ultrasound imaging development.

You will work with Directors and the team to shape service delivery, with scope to grow imaging and medicine interests while maintaining a strong clinical caseload and high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with at least five years' small animal experience.
• Confident clinician with a varied first‑opinion caseload.
• Keen to develop clinical protocols, improve processes and contribute to audits/reviews.
• Willing to mentor and support student training and colleague development.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical standards, develop protocols, and oversee audits and reviews.
• Shape the practice development and support student training.
• Develop imaging capability and ultrasound caseload within the clinic.
• Collaborate with Directors and clinical team across Bushey and Hatch End.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Small animal vet

Education

RCVS registration

Tools

Ultrasound imaging

Job description

Blythwood Vets is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to drive leadership across Bushey and Hatch End. The role blends hands-on clinical work with influence over clinical standards, protocols and training, including ultrasound imaging development.

You will work with Directors and the team to shape service delivery, with scope to grow imaging and medicine interests while maintaining a strong clinical caseload and high standards of patient care.