Lead Veterinary Surgeon: Hands-on Leadership & Varied Caseload

Linnaeus Group; Dacorum; Remote; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and

Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sicknesspay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Wellness program

Employeeassistanceprogram

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Village Vet Berkhamsted & St Albans Hospital is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join the Berkhamsted team. The role blends hands-on first opinion clinical work with leadership responsibilities, shaping clinical standards and supporting colleagues.

You’ll influence the practice's future while enjoying a varied caseload and collaboration with a wider Linnaeus network, ensuring high-quality patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• An experienced small animal Veterinary Surgeon with strong UK first opinion practice experience (at least 5 years) confident managing routine medical and surgical cases independently
• Previous experience working within UK general practice is essential
• Someone ready to take ownership of a practice, influence clinical standards and inspire those around them
• A collaborative leader who enjoys supporting and developing colleagues whilst creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture
• Excellent communication skills with a passion for building trusted, long-term client relationships
• A strong interest in companion animal medicine and surgery, particularly dogs and cats
• Previous leadership experience is welcomed but isn't essential, we'd also love to hear from experienced clinicians who are ready to take the next step into a Lead Veterinary Surgeon role

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical standards and support colleagues while maintaining a hands-on clinical caseload
• Coach and develop team members within a well-established practice
• Collaborate with Village Vet network and St Albans Hospital for diagnostics and support

Skills

First opinion practice

Leadership potential

Job description

Village Vet Berkhamsted & St Albans Hospital is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join the Berkhamsted team. The role blends hands-on first opinion clinical work with leadership responsibilities, shaping clinical standards and supporting colleagues.

You’ll influence the practice's future while enjoying a varied caseload and collaboration with a wider Linnaeus network, ensuring high-quality patient care and professional growth.