Lead Veterinary Surgeon - advanced veterinary care and strategic leadership

Vetted Recruitment Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Relocation assistance

Job summary

British Veterinary LGBT+ is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Leader to foster a collaborative team environment while ensuring high standards of clinical care. This role combines advanced veterinary skills with strategic leadership to drive practice success.

You will provide expert diagnosis, mentor staff, and optimize clinic workflow. With a competitive salary of £75k-£100k per year and benefits such as on-site parking and relocation assistance, this full-time position is an excellent opportunity for an experienced veterinarian.

Qualifications

• 10 years of veterinary experience required.
• Must have RCVS certification.
• Ability to mentor and lead a veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical services and mentor veterinary staff.
• Drive practice growth and operational efficiency.
• Establish and enforce medical protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary expertise

Team development

Operational efficiency

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Step into a role that not only challenges your veterinary expertise but also allows you to lead and inspire a dedicated team. This position offers the perfect blend of advanced veterinary care and strategic leadership, ensuring the highest standards of medical excellence, team development, and operational efficiency.

Imagine a day where you oversee all clinical services, mentor talented veterinary staff, and drive the growth of a practice renowned for its compassionate and cutting‑edge animal care. Your responsibilities will include providing expert diagnosis, treatment, and surgery across a diverse caseload, establishing and enforcing medical protocols, and serving as the final clinical authority. Staying current with veterinary advancements and integrating new technologies and treatments will be key to maintaining the practice’s reputation for excellence.

In this role, you will directly supervise associate veterinarians, technicians, and nursing staff, fostering a collaborative, positive, and educational clinic culture. Conducting performance reviews, providing coaching, and supporting career development will be part of your daily routine, ensuring that your team thrives under your leadership.

Working closely with the Practice Manager, you will optimise clinic workflow, efficiency, and profitability. You will be the primary point of contact for escalated client communications and ethical concerns, ensuring exceptional client service and education standards are met. Your strategic input will contribute to the development of new services, pricing strategies, and marketing initiatives, while also overseeing the inventory of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.

This role demands a natural leader and mentor who can inspire and motivate a team, remain decisive and calm under pressure, and communicate empathetically with clients and staff. Highly organised and a strategic thinker, you will possess unwavering integrity and ethical judgment.

This full‑time, permanent position offers a competitive salary ranging from £75,000.00 to £100,000.00 per year, along with benefits such as free on‑site parking and relocation assistance. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, along with 10 years of veterinary experience and RCVS certification.

Seize this chance to make a significant impact in the veterinary field. Apply now and lead a team dedicated to excellence in animal care.