Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Tempus Recruitment; Horsham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in England seeks a Lead Veterinary Surgeon with expertise in orthopaedics. You'll deliver exceptional patient care, mentor a talented team, and enjoy a supportive work-life balance within a dedicated clinical environment. Benefits include private medical insurance, generous leave, and clinical CPD funding.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year

Interest free Season Ticket Loan

Funded certificate opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years UK experience as a Veterinary Surgeon.
• Interest in orthopaedic surgery is highly desirable.
• Confident in clinical ability and proactive in development.

Responsibilities

• Consulting, diagnostics, and performing surgeries, especially orthopaedic.
• Mentoring and leading within the veterinary team.
• Collaborating with vets, nurses, and support staff for patient care.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Orthopaedic Surgery

Team Collaboration

Education

RCVS registration

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The Package

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
  
  

Job Description

Introduction

Our client is a corporately owned 24-hour hospital in Faygate, and they are now seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon with a preference for orthopaedics and a surgical bias to join their expanding team. Nestled in rolling woodland with access to the South Downs National Park and Jurassic coastline, this is an ideal setting for those who want to blend career progression with quality of life. The hospital is known for its gold-standard patient care, forward-thinking culture, and the strong support of a committed clinical team.

Working Hours / Rota

This is a full-time position with a rota tailored to allow clinical focus and work-life balance. Weekend or out-of-hours duties may be involved due to the 24-hour nature of the hospital, but these are shared across a dedicated team.

Role Description

You will play a key role in delivering exceptional care to a diverse caseload. Duties include consulting, diagnostics, and surgery, with a particular opportunity for those with an orthopaedic interest. As part of a multidisciplinary hospital team, you’ll work collaboratively with other vets, nurses, and support staff to maintain and improve clinical standards. This role also offers the opportunity to mentor and lead within the team, helping shape the hospital’s future clinical direction.

Team Size

The hospital is home to a large and experienced veterinary team, including advanced practitioners, dedicated night vets, and a full complement of registered veterinary nurses and support staff. The team shares a strong commitment to professional development, client care, and collaboration.

Ideal Candidate

You will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 3 years’ UK experience. An interest or background in orthopaedic surgery is highly desirable. You should be confident in your clinical ability, proactive in developing yourself and others, and passionate about working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. Experience in clinical leadership or mentoring would be advantageous, as would a desire to help drive best practices across the hospital team.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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