Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Berkshire

Purosearch; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Life Assurance (3x salary)

24-hour counselling support service

Quarterly Lead Vet Bonus Scheme (up to

5 weeks’ annual leave + Bank Holidays

Additional paid “Day for You” leave

£1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days paid CPD

Internal CPD and clinical communities

Funded certificate opportunities

Paid RCVS, VDS and BVA memberships

Sabbatical opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Visa sponsorship (Tier 2) and relocate

Job summary

Purosearch is assisting a growing veterinary practice in Bracknell, Berkshire, to recruit a Lead Veterinary Surgeon. This role offers clinical leadership within a supportive network of sister practices and access to a 24-hour referral centre.

You will lead the team, ensure RCVS standards are upheld, and drive both clinical excellence and profitability. The position is full-time with a 4-day week, some weekends, and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• clinical leadership and mentoring experience
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient and client care
• Commercial awareness within a veterinary practice environment
• Experience building and maintaining high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to influence, coach, and motivate colleagues
• ophthalmology (desirable but not essential)

Responsibilities

• Deliver veterinary care during consultations and surgical procedures
• Provide client care with clear communication and updates
• Lead and mentor the clinical team to support development and performance
• Ensure compliance with RCVS standards and clinical governance
• Work with Practice Manager to optimise performance and profitability
• Prepare accurate treatment estimates and manage financial processes
• Support clinical handovers and coordinate patient transfers
• Promote a progressive and positive clinical culture

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Client care

Commercial awareness

Team motivation

Ophthalmology

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic

Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join and lead a growing veterinary practice in

Bracknell, Berkshire. This role is ideal for a confident vet looking to take the next step into

clinical leadership within a supportive and well-connected environment.

The practice is situated in a leafy suburb with excellent transport links via the

M3 and M4, offering easy access to

Reading and London. The site benefits from modern facilities including three consult rooms, dental x-ray, and separate cat and dog wards. A range of shops and a leisure centre are also conveniently located nearby.

The successful candidate will also have access to a nearby

24-hour referral centre and a network of sister practices specialising in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, internal medicine, ultrasonography, dentistry, exotics, and ophthalmology.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Veterinary Surgeon will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding clinical care while driving team performance and commercial success. Responsibilities include:

• veterinary care during consultations and surgical procedures
• client care with clear communication and updates
• Leading and mentoring the clinical team to support development and performance
• Ensuring compliance with RCVS standards and clinical governance
• Working closely with the Practice Manager to optimise practice performance and profitability
• Preparing accurate treatment estimates and managing financial processes
• Supporting clinical handovers and coordinating patient transfers when required
• Promoting a progressive and positive clinical culture

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with proven leadership capability and a passion for high-quality care.

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• clinical leadership and mentoring experience
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient and client care
• Commercial awareness within a veterinary practice environment
• Experience building and maintaining high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to influence, coach, and motivate colleagues
• ophthalmology (desirable but not essential)

Salary & Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary of up to

£70,000 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Private Medical Insurance from day one
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• 24-hour counselling support service
• Quarterly Lead Vet Bonus Scheme (up to 20% of salary)
• 5 weeks’ annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 6 weeks)
• Additional paid “Day for You” leave
• £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days paid CPD leave
• Internal CPD and clinical communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• Paid RCVS, VDS and BVA memberships
• Sabbatical opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Visa sponsorship (Tier 2) and relocation support available

Working Pattern

This is a

full-time position working 4 days per week with a fair share of weekends. Flexible working patterns can be considered to support work-life balance.