Lead Veterinary Surgeon — 4‑Day Week, Growth & CPD

Purosearch Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking available

RCVS fees paid

VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

4-day week with no OOH

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is assisting a premium veterinary clinic in Surrey Hills to recruit a Lead Veterinary Surgeon. This role offers a 4-day week, no out-of-hours work, and a strong emphasis on team leadership within a well-equipped practice.

You will oversee clinical operations, work closely with the Clinical Director, and help drive patient care across the team. The position provides opportunities for professional development and a supportive, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Lead Veterinary Surgeon responsible for clinical operations and governance.
• Collaborate with Clinical Director to lead hospital and clinical caseload.
• Undertake duties of a vet when not deputising.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations and act as primary point of management.
• Coordinate hospital and clinical caseload with the Clinical Director.
• Ensure shift coverage and supervise training and development.
• Carry out veterinary duties when not deputising.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Veterinary expertise

Job description

Purosearch Ltd. is assisting a premium veterinary clinic in Surrey Hills to recruit a Lead Veterinary Surgeon. This role offers a 4-day week, no out-of-hours work, and a strong emphasis on team leadership within a well-equipped practice.

You will oversee clinical operations, work closely with the Clinical Director, and help drive patient care across the team. The position provides opportunities for professional development and a supportive, community-focused environment.