Lead Veterinary Surgeon — Practice Growth & Mentorship

Creature Comforts Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Pension scheme

CPD budget

Healthcare incentive

Career progression

Share options

Supportive culture

Snacks and lunch

Peer recognition

Team events

EAP

Job summary

Creature Comforts is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon in London to join a dynamic team. You will deliver high-quality care across consultations and surgery while collaborating with nurses and colleagues to maintain a gold-standard service.

Essential experience includes 5+ years in a first-opinion practice, with strong communication and clinical judgement. The role offers clear career progression within a culture that values continuous learning and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Essential: At least 5 years' proven experience as a veterinary surgeon in first opinion practice.
• Desirable: Leadership or mentoring experience.
• Essential: BVSc/BVM&S or equivalent.
• Desirable: MRCVS, or eligible to register.
• Desirable: A certificate or AVP in a clinical discipline.
• Knowledge: First opinion small animal practice; RCVS Code of Professional Conduct; CPD and patient safety principles.
• Desirable: Provet Cloud or ECC experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care across consultations, surgery, and case management
• Collaborate with veterinary and nursing teams to maintain efficient, compassionate service
• Conduct self-audits of outcomes and drive improvements with your line manager
• Maintain standards per RCVS and Creature Comforts protocols
• Support CPD and share learning with the team

Skills

Veterinary expertise

Communication

Clinical judgement

Team collaboration

Education

BVSc/BVM&S

MRCVS

Certificate AVP

Job description

Creature Comforts is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon in London to join a dynamic team. You will deliver high-quality care across consultations and surgery while collaborating with nurses and colleagues to maintain a gold-standard service.

Essential experience includes 5+ years in a first-opinion practice, with strong communication and clinical judgement. The role offers clear career progression within a culture that values continuous learning and staff wellbeing.