Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Melton Mowbray

purovets; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Melton Mowbray seeks a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to shape the future of a brand-new hospital. This role includes mentoring a skilled team, ensuring clinical excellence, and offers a balanced four-day work week with substantial benefits. Candidates should have a veterinary degree and a certificate in a relevant area. A competitive salary of up to £75,000 is available along with relocation support and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

RCVS and VDS fees paid

Employer contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

Extensive internal and funded external CPD

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinarian with proven leadership ability.
• Certificate holder, ideally in medicine bias or imaging.
• Calm under pressure and thrives in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and mentor colleagues.
• Oversee the transition to new premises.
• Ensure high standards of patient care.

Skills

Leadership ability

Clinical decision-making

Diagnostics

Case management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Veterinary degree with certificate

Job description

Overview

Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Melton Mowbray

• Lead with purpose in a brand-new, purpose-built hospital equipped with modern facilities and a skilled, supportive team


• Shape the future of the practice, mentoring colleagues and supporting the transition to a larger hospital site


• Enjoy balance with a four-day week, protected admin time, and a fair 1:5 weekend rota


• Grow and develop with leadership training, CPD support, and the freedom to pursue clinical interests alongside certificate-holding colleagues


• Relocation support available and an amazing salary up to £75,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a brand-new, purpose-built veterinary hospital in Leicestershire. This role offers the chance to partner with the Clinical Director in maintaining clinical excellence, supporting team development, and driving the ongoing success of the practice.

This is more than just another veterinary role—it’s an opportunity to take the reins, shape the future of a new hospital, and lead a highly skilled and supportive clinical team.

The Opportunity

The Lead Veterinary Surgeon will step into a state-of-the-art hospital equipped with the latest facilities, a dedicated nursing team, and a stable, experienced group of clinicians—including several certificate holders. Working across a varied caseload, from routine care to complex cases, the successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, mentor graduates, and ensure the highest standards of patient care.

A key responsibility will be to oversee the transition of an existing practice into the new premises, supporting growth and service expansion. With the support of a strong administrative team (HR, H&S, and finance), the Lead Vet will be free to focus on clinical and team leadership, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

What’s on Offer

• A four-day working week with protected admin time, ensuring a strong work-life balance.


• Hours: 8:00–18:00 or 8:30–18:30, plus 1:5 weekend rota.


• Out-of-hours supported by an experienced night nurse team (moving to a dedicated night vet team in the near future).


• Leadership training, CPD support, and freedom to pursue clinical interests.


• A collaborative team environment with access to colleagues holding postgraduate certificates across multiple disciplines.


• The opportunity to influence practice culture, mentor the next generation, and shape the clinical direction of the hospital.

The Ideal Candidate

• An experienced veterinarian with proven leadership ability.


• A certificate holder (essential, ideally in medicine bias or imaging).


• Skilled in clinical decision-making, diagnostics, and case management.


• Confident, collaborative, and able to inspire and support colleagues.


• Committed to maintaining high standards of patient care and client service.


• Calm under pressure and thrives in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

This role is perfectly suited to an ambitious, motivated vet seeking the chance to lead with purpose, make meaningful decisions, and grow within a supportive and progressive environment.

Join the team and be at the forefront of something special—leading a brand-new hospital into its next exciting chapter.

The Package

• A superb salary of up to £75,000 DOE


• 5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave


• Relocation support


• RCVS and VDS fees paid


• Employer contribution pension scheme


• Life assurance


• E-car salary sacrifice scheme


• Enhanced equal family leave


• Extensive internal and funded external CPD

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email to [e-mail]

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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-54707