Lead Veterinary Surgeon

purovets; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join their well-equipped practice in a charming Cambridgeshire village. This full-time role offers the unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team while enjoying a supportive community and modern facilities. With a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and generous relocation support, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in their career. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with no out-of-hours responsibilities and the chance to grow both professionally and personally in a beautiful setting.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Annual Leave

Clinical CPD Funding

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff Discount

Sabbatical Opportunities

Relocation Support

Quarterly Contribution Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a two-vet team and shape the practice.
• Provide high-quality veterinary care and support to clients.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary Surgery

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Veterinary Medicine Degree

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

In-house Lab Equipment

Multiparametric Monitor

CT and MRI Facilities

Job description

Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Cambridgeshire

• Modern, RCVS accredited and well-equipped small animal practice based in a picturesque Cambridgeshire village
• As Lead Vet in this two-vet team, you will have the autonomy to shape the practice
• Forward-thinking surgery with top-notch equipment including digital x-ray, ultrasound, an in-house lab, a multiparametric monitor, and access to CT and MRI facilities for more complex cases
• Excellent salary of up to £75,000
• No OOH and relocation support available

If you are looking for an opportunity to step into a leadership role, or simply want to join a genuinely supportive practice in a beautiful setting, this could be the perfect move for you.

Our client is a modern, RCVS accredited and well-equipped small animal practice based in a picturesque Cambridgeshire village, just outside Huntingdon. It's the kind of place where historic charm meets a real sense of community — and where life moves at a gentler pace, without losing touch with the wider world.

As Lead Vet in this two-vet team, you will have the autonomy to shape the practice while knowing there is a strong community of experienced clinicians available whenever you need advice or support. The practice is fully equipped with everything you would expect from a forward-thinking surgery, including digital x-ray, ultrasound, an in-house lab, a multiparametric monitor, and access to CT and MRI facilities for more complex cases.

This is a full-time role working just four days a week, with no out-of-hours responsibilities and currently no weekends either. Part-time options are also available if you are looking for more flexibility.

For those relocating over 60 miles — whether from within the UK or internationally — generous relocation support is on offer, and visa sponsorship can also be arranged.

If you are ready to lead, eager to join a thriving community, and want your next move to be somewhere you’ll truly feel at home, get in touch today to find out more.

The Package:

• A superb salary up to £75,000 DOE

• Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme with the potential to earn up to 20% on top of your salary
• Private Medical Insurance from day one

• Health cash plan (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

• Funded certificate opportunities

• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid

• Sabbatical based on length of service

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Staff discount

• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email to [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-52998