Lead Veterinary Surgeon — Clinical Leader & Mentor (Relocation)

Vets Now; Barton-le-Clay; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 weeks annual leave

CPD allowance

RCVS fees

VECCS membership

VDS cover

Private medical insurance

Family-friendly policies

Leadership Development Programme

AdvantEdge training

Pension contributions

Pet care discount

Job summary

Vets Now in Barton-le-Clay is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to lead from the front, inspiring clinical excellence and guiding a high-performing team in urgent and routine care. This leadership role combines hands-on clinical work with mentorship and strategic clinic development.

You will drive standards, support staff wellbeing, and identify opportunities for clinical advancement while balancing patient care with operational leadership.

Qualifications

• Lead by example with strong clinical leadership and mentorship.
• Uphold clinical standards across the clinic and guide a high-performing team.
• Identify opportunities for clinical development and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive and uphold clinical standards across the clinic.
• Support growth, training and wellbeing of the veterinary team.
• Identify clinical development opportunities and shape team progression.
• Champion innovation and service improvement within the clinic.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical excellence

Emergency leadership

Team management

Job description

Vets Now in Barton-le-Clay is seeking a Senior Veterinary Surgeon to lead from the front, inspiring clinical excellence and guiding a high-performing team in urgent and routine care. This leadership role combines hands-on clinical work with mentorship and strategic clinic development.

You will drive standards, support staff wellbeing, and identify opportunities for clinical advancement while balancing patient care with operational leadership.