Lead Veterinary Surgeon — Four‑Day Week, Hands‑On Surgery

Veterinary Jobs Marketplace; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks holiday + bank holidays

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression across Linnaeus

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced family leave

Employee wellbeing support

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Relocation support up to £5,000

Job summary

Blythwood Vets in Wimbledon is seeking an experienced veterinary lead to shape clinical standards while maintaining hands-on practice in a first-opinion small animal setting. You will mentor colleagues, influence practice development and work across Bushey and Hatch End with a supportive team.

The role offers a four-day week, no on-call, and a strong nursing/visiting support network, with relocation assistance for eligible candidates. A genuine leadership position with clinical caseload awaits.

Qualifications

• At least five years of small animal veterinary experience, ideally within UK practice.
• Previous line management, mentoring or clinical leadership experience, highly desirable.
• Willingness to lead while maintaining hands-on clinical work.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinically while staying hands-on with surgery and consultations.
• Shape standards, mentor colleagues and influence how the practice develops.
• Cover a four-day week with no on-call and maintain a varied consulting and surgical caseload.
• Collaborate with Directors to refine protocols and drive clinical improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Decision making

Team collaboration

Veterinary clinical expertise

Job description

Blythwood Vets in Wimbledon is seeking an experienced veterinary lead to shape clinical standards while maintaining hands-on practice in a first-opinion small animal setting. You will mentor colleagues, influence practice development and work across Bushey and Hatch End with a supportive team.

The role offers a four-day week, no on-call, and a strong nursing/visiting support network, with relocation assistance for eligible candidates. A genuine leadership position with clinical caseload awaits.