Lead Veterinary Surgeon

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funded

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

RCVS/VDS fees paid

Clinical autonomy

Job summary

GLG Vets in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to lead clinical teams in a busy first-opinion practice. The role covers consulting, soft tissue and routine surgery with emphasis on quality care and client communication.

You will mentor Vets, RVNs and SVNs, champion governance, and contribute to CPD plans while maintaining strong client trust and ensuring smooth rota and workflow management.

Qualifications

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

Imaging & diagnostics

Team-oriented

Organised & proactive

Education

UK small-animal first opinion practice

Job description

Lead Veterinary Surgeon — Hucknall, Nottinghamshire

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon based in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire. Life in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire means great coffee spots, parks for lunchtime strolls and simple connections for hassle‑free commuting.

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