Lead Veterinary Surgeon

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funded

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

RCVS/VDS fees paid

BSAVA/BVA support

Job summary

GLG Vets in Littlehampton, West Sussex, seeks a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to provide clinical leadership across consulting, soft tissue and routine surgery. You will champion governance, audits and best-practice protocols while mentoring Vets and RVNs.

Join a supportive team with CPD support, generous holiday and a clear clinical roadmap. This role offers autonomy, leadership time and a path to shape clinical strategy in a busy first-opinion practice.

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

Leadership

Clinical governance

Surgical skills

Client communication

Team mentorship

Education

UK small-animal practice experience

Routine surgery & consults confidence

Certifications welcomed

Job description

Lead Veterinary Surgeon — Littlehampton, West Sussex

Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon based in Littlehampton, West Sussex. Set in Littlehampton, West Sussex, you’ll enjoy a supportive community, independent shops and quick routes to both city and coast.

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