Lead Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funded

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

RCVS/BSAVA fees paid

Job summary

GLG Vets in Crawley, West Sussex is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to provide clinical leadership across consulting, soft tissue and routine surgery. The role offers real clinical autonomy within a supportive, friendly team and aims to deliver gold-standard care.

You will mentor vets and RVNs, champion governance and CPD, manage case continuity and rota planning, and build trusted client relationships while shaping the clinical roadmap.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults
• Willingness to pursue further certifications welcomed

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

Calm decision-maker

Routine imaging

Team-oriented

Organised

Education

UK small-animal practice experience

Job description

Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Crawley, West Sussex

Overview: Join a well-run, friendly practice as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon based in Crawley, West Sussex. Crawley, West Sussex offers a great mix of community spirit, green spaces and handy transport links-ideal for a balanced lifestyle.

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