Lead Veterinary Surgeon — Clinician Leader in Busy Practice

Linnaeus; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance

Job summary

Linnaeus's Village Vet Berkhamsted is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to combine hands-on first opinion practice with leadership responsibilities. You’ll influence clinical standards, support colleagues, and shape the clinic’s future while maintaining a varied clinical caseload.

The role offers 42 hours over four days, with weekend options and generous pay up to £75,000 DOE plus relocation support for direct candidates.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of UK first opinion practice experience.
• Ability to lead the clinical team and influence standards.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Passion for companion animal medicine and surgery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team while maintaining a hands-on clinical caseload.
• Balance 60% consulting and 40% surgery.
• Collaborate with Village Vet network and St Albans Hospital.
• Provide clinical governance and staff development.

Skills

First opinion practice experience (UK)

Leadership/team leadership

Excellent communication skills

Clinical governance & mentoring

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital radiography

Operating theatre

Job description

Linnaeus's Village Vet Berkhamsted is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to combine hands-on first opinion practice with leadership responsibilities. You’ll influence clinical standards, support colleagues, and shape the clinic’s future while maintaining a varied clinical caseload.

The role offers 42 hours over four days, with weekend options and generous pay up to £75,000 DOE plus relocation support for direct candidates.