Lead Veterinary Surgeon for Hospital Site in Leicestershire

Bright Leaf Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary recruitment agency is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon in Leicester. This full-time role includes leading a dedicated team, providing excellent work-life balance with flexible working patterns, and access to advanced facilities. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, RCVS registration, and a passion for team development. Attractive benefits include 5 weeks holiday, relocation package, and wellness programs.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday Leave

Relocation package available

RCVS & VDS fees paid

Funded external CPD

Clear career progression pathways

Life assurance

Enhanced sickness pay & family leave

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ GP experience.
• Desire to develop leadership skills.
• Passion for team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a veterinary team.
• Maintain clinical focus with protected admin time.
• Collaborate with specialists in various fields.

Skills

RCVS registration

Leadership or line management experience

Routine neutering

Abdominal ultrasound

Exploratory laparotomies

Routine consultations

Job description

Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Leicester

Permanent, Full-Time (Flexible working patterns considered)

Hours: 40 hours per week, across 4–5 days

• 1 in 4 Saturdays (8.30am–2pm)
• 1 in 15 Sundays (8am–7pm, paid extra)
• No night work – dedicated night team in place
• Bank Holidays on a rota (paid extra)

An Exciting Leadership Opportunity in Leicester

My client are looking for a Lead Vet to join and inspire a fantastic team. Supported by a Practice Manager and Clinical Director, you’ll lead an enthusiastic team of vets while maintaining a strong clinical focus, with protected admin time (0.5 days per week).

Based in Leicester, the largest city in the East Midlands, you’ll benefit from excellent travel links, top schools, stunning countryside, and a vibrant city steeped in history and culture.

• Work from a single site – enjoy true continuity.
• Collaborate with certificate holders in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, and ECC.
• Dedicated 24/7 vet and nursing teams provide great work‑life balance.
• Advanced facilities: in‑house CT, dental suites with X‑ray, video endoscopy, ASIF kit, TPLO/TTA/Tightrope, arthroscopy, ophthalmology equipment.
• Cat‑Friendly status across practices and a Gold award.
• Monthly team meetings and open case discussions.
• Full support for pursuing certificate studies and professional interests.

Wellbeing & Work‑Life Balance

• Personalised rotas to support work‑life balance.
• Mental health support, counselling services & stress management resources.
• Monthly wellbeing events and workshops in stress management and positive psychology.

What They’re Looking For

• RCVS registration with at least 5 years’ GP experience.
• Leadership or line management experience (or a strong desire to develop these skills).
• Passion for guiding and developing your team.
• GDP Advisor (or willing to become one).
• Confident with:
  • Routine neutering (including flank spays)
  • Abdominal ultrasound, TFAST & AFAST imaging
  • Exploratory laparotomies, splenectomies, GDVs, gastrotomy & enterotomy
  • Routine consultations (15 minutes) and dental cases

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday Leave.
• Relocation package available.
• RCVS & VDS fees paid.
• Funded external CPD + access to online CPD.
• Clear career progression pathways.
• Staff discount schemes.
• Life assurance.
• Enhanced sickness pay & family leave.
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme.
• Wellness benefits:
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Eyecare vouchers.
  • Free annual flu jab.
  • Cycle‑to‑work scheme.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact [e-mail] or give us a call at 01422 433900.