Lead Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Aston Clinton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Aston Clinton is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to provide clinical leadership and mentor a supportive team. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical governance and building client relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in UK small-animal practice, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to teamwork. This role offers a competitive salary, funded CPD, and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

CPD encouraged and funded

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Supportive team culture

Protected leadership time

Qualifications

• Experience in a UK small-animal first opinion practice.
• Confidence in routine surgery and consultations.
• Desire to pursue further certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in consulting and surgery.
• Champion clinical governance and best-practice protocols.
• Mentor and develop Vets and RVNs.
• Build trusted client relationships.
• Oversee case continuity and contribute to workflow.

Skills

Strong communicator

Calm decision-maker

Solid surgical skills

Team-oriented mindset

Organised and reliable

Education

Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice

Confidence with routine surgery

Further certifications welcome

Job description

Aston Clinton, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Lead Veterinary Surgeon — Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon based in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire. Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire combines a welcoming client base with plenty of amenities and a relaxed pace that suits clinical focus.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership across consulting, soft tissue and routine surgery
• Champion clinical governance, audits and best‑practice protocols
• Mentor and develop Vets, RVNs and SVNs; support CPD plans
• Build trusted client relationships and deliver gold‑standard care
• Oversee case continuity and contribute to rota planning and workflow

Skills

• Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly with clients and colleagues
• Calm decision‑maker with solid surgical and medical skills
• Comfortable with routine imaging and point‑of‑care diagnostics
• Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvement
• Organised, reliable and proactive in a busy first‑opinion setting

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small‑animal first opinion practice
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults
• Further certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• CPD encouraged and funded, with certificate support considered
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• RCVS/VDS fees paid (and BSAVA/BVA where applicable)
• Supportive, friendly team culture with real clinical autonomy
• Protected leadership time and input into clinical roadmap

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