Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Menlo Park; Guildford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established veterinary practice near Guildford is seeking a senior Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive team. The role requires a confident and experienced veterinarian who enjoys a mixed caseload of consulting and surgeries, with a standard 4-day week and no out-of-hours work. The candidate should be a natural mentor with excellent communication skills, looking for a role that promotes work/life balance and potential partnership opportunities. A loyal client base and strong nursing support are provided.

Benefits

Flexible CPD allowance

Potential for partnership

Work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in a small animal practice.
• Natural ability to mentor junior colleagues.
• Flexible and supportive team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients and perform surgeries.
• Mentor junior veterinarians and support clinical decisions.
• Manage a balanced caseload of consults and surgeries.

Skills

Experienced and competent small animal veterinary surgeon

Confident in both consulting and operating

Excellent communication skills

Strong team player

Natural mentor

Job description

A well-established and proudly independent small animal practice near Guildford is seeking a confident and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly, supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Vet who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys both consulting and surgery, and wants genuine scope for progression — including future partnership opportunities.

Salary from £65,000+ DOE.

Location: Near Guildford, Surrey

Role

Full‑time: 4 days per week (fixed day off, likely Thursday). Part‑time considered for the right candidate.

• 1 in 3 Saturdays, 8am‑12pm, no Sundays or bank holidays.
• No OOH — outsourced to VetsNow.
• 15‑minute consults as standard.
• Typical caseload: 40‑50 consults daily across 2‑3 vets, plus 3‑5 surgeries.
• Senior role: mentoring junior vets, supporting clinical decisions, and leading by example.
• Balanced caseload: consults, surgery (routine and visiting specialist procedures), diagnostics, and admin.

Candidate Requirements

• Experienced and competent small animal veterinary surgeon.
• Confident in both consulting and operating.
• A natural mentor who enjoys supporting younger colleagues.
• A flexible team player with excellent communication skills.
• Someone who values the independence of a non‑corporate practice.
• Open to long‑term development — with potential partnership opportunities.

Practice Overview

• Independently owned and proudly local.
• Facilities: 3 consult rooms, sterile theatre, prep area, dedicated dental room, x‑ray suite.
• Equipment: digital x‑rays (including dental), ultrasound, endoscopy, in‑house labs, full sterile surgical kits.
• Caseload: routine neutering, dentals, lump removals, plus visiting specialist for advanced procedures twice a month.
• Clients: loyal, insured and committed to excellent care.
• Support: strong and highly experienced nursing team.

Benefits

• Salary from £65,000+ DOE.
• Flexible CPD allowance with full certificate support.
• Partnership potential for the right candidate.
• Work/life balance: 4‑day week, no OOH, no bank holidays.
• Loyal client base and a genuinely supportive team.

Next Steps

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