Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency & OOH

Vets Now; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £95,000 salary DOE

£10,000 Recognition Bonus

Up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance

Seven weeks pro rata annual leave

£1,875 CPD allowance + 35 CPD hours

RCVS fees covered

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions (5% employee / 3

Job summary

Vets Now Peterborough seeks a Head/Lead Veterinary Surgeon to inspire clinical excellence and steer a high-performing team in emergency and critical care. You will set the tone for quality care, lead in emergencies, and support colleagues and pets across the ECC service.

With responsibility for clinical standards, staff growth and service innovation, this full-time role offers leadership duties, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in emergency and critical care settings.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and develop a veterinary team.
• Strong communication and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinic to maintain high clinical standards.
• Support growth, training and wellbeing of the veterinary team.
• Identify clinical development opportunities and guide progression.
• Champion service improvements and innovation within the clinic.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Emergency and critical care

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Job description

Vets Now Peterborough seeks a Head/Lead Veterinary Surgeon to inspire clinical excellence and steer a high-performing team in emergency and critical care. You will set the tone for quality care, lead in emergencies, and support colleagues and pets across the ECC service.

With responsibility for clinical standards, staff growth and service innovation, this full-time role offers leadership duties, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package within a supportive environment.