Lead Veterinary Surgeon

WhatsApp Inc.; Torquay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD allowance

Paid CPD leave

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan and wellbeing support

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship available

5 weeks annual leave + holidays + Day

Job summary

Purosearch is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly practice in Torquay, Devon. This role combines hands-on clinical work with leadership responsibilities and the chance to mentor a veterinary team.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced MRCVS with strong clinical skills and a genuine interest in developing colleagues. Salary £50,000–£60,000, full-time on-site work, and relocation support are available.

Qualifications

• MRCVS with strong clinical skills and client care.
• Leadership experience welcomed, potential for progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding clinical care and lead the veterinary team.
• Balance hands-on clinical work (consultations, surgery) with leadership duties.
• Foster a positive, collaborative practice culture and support colleagues.

Skills

Clinical skills

Client communication

Leadership potential

Education

MRCVS

Job description

Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Torquay

Company: Purosearch

Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: TORQUAY

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 1 Oct 2026

Closing date: 31 Oct 2026

Summary

Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Torquay, Devon

£50,000 - £60,000 DOE | Full-time | Leadership Opportunity

Ready to lead, develop and make your mark?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly practice in Torquay, Devon, combining hands-on clinical work with the opportunity to lead, support and inspire a veterinary team.

Whether already working in a leadership position or an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step, this role offers the autonomy and support to develop leadership skills and shape the future of the practice.

Why join?

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary, depending on experience
• £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days' paid CPD leave
• Funded certificates, internal career pathways and clinical communities
• Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and 24/7 wellbeing support
• 5 weeks' annual leave + Bank Holidays + an additional paid 'Day for You'
• RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available
• Excellent opportunities for professional and leadership development

The Opportunity

The Lead Veterinary Surgeon will play a key role in delivering outstanding clinical care, supporting colleagues and helping the practice continue to grow and thrive.

The role combines consultations, surgery, clinical decision-making and client communication with leadership responsibilities. The successful candidate will help maintain high clinical and operational standards, develop colleagues and contribute to a positive, collaborative practice culture.

The practice places patient care, clinical excellence and teamwork at the heart of everything it does, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced MRCVS with strong clinical skills, excellent client care and a genuine interest in developing and supporting others.

Leadership experience is welcomed, but vets ready to take their first step into a leadership role will also be considered.

Life in Torquay

Based in beautiful Torquay on the Devon coast, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding veterinary career while enjoying a fantastic seaside lifestyle.

If you're an ambitious Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step into clinical leadership, this could be the opportunity to make your mark.