Lead Veterinary Surgeon

GLG Vets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected veterinary practice in London is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon who will provide clinical leadership and mentor the veterinary team. The role requires strong communication skills, calm decision-making, and confidence with routine surgery and consults. You will be supported by a friendly team culture and enjoy a generous holiday allowance and competitive salary. This position offers clinical autonomy and the chance to contribute to the practice's clinical roadmap.

Benefits

Competitive salary

CPD encouraged and funded

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

RCVS / VDS fees paid

Qualifications

• MRCVS registration (or eligibility) required.
• Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice is essential.
• Confidence with routine surgery and consults is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership across consulting, soft tissue and routine surgery.
• Champion clinical governance and best-practice protocols.
• Mentor and develop Vets, RVNs and SVNs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Calm decision-making

Routine imaging proficiency

Team-oriented mindset

Organised and reliable

Education

MRCVS registration

Experience in UK small-animal first opinion practice

Job description

Lead Veterinary Surgeon — London, Greater London

Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon based in London, Greater London. London, Greater London 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

• MRCVS registration (or eligibility)
• 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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