Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave and pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Green Car schemes

Retail discounts and cashback offers

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your

Job summary

inspiring vet care in Twickenham is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to deliver high‑quality patient care across a varied caseload. You will lead and support the clinical team while continuing to develop your clinical interests and share knowledge with colleagues.

You’ll work Monday to Friday with no weekends or out‑of‑hours work, and benefit from development opportunities, CPD support, and a strong culture of care.

Qualifications

• RCVS-registered veterinarian or eligibility to register.
• Proven ability to manage varied clinical cases.
• Strong communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care across a varied caseload with high patient care standards.
• Collaborate with the wider practice team to deliver excellent service.
• Develop clinical interests and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Lead and support team members within the clinical setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent and collaborative

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Job description

Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Salary up to £80,000 DOE

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Practice Highlights

Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including digital X-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring, endoscopy, laser therapy, and a dedicated nurse’s consulting room, we take great pride in delivering exceptional veterinary care.

Twickenham Veterinary Surgery is situated in the heart of Twickenham, a vibrant suburban town offering charming cafes, restaurants, and beautiful parks. Our practice is located along the scenic River Thames, just 10 miles west of Charing Cross, 2 miles southeast of Hounslow, and 2.6 miles northwest of Kingston upon Thames, with excellent transport links for easy accessibility.

You’ll join a team of:

• 3 x full-time Vets and 2 x part-time Vets
• 2 full-time RVNs and 2 part-time RVNs
• 2 VCAS
• 3 Receptionists
• 1 Practice Manager

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload.

You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care while leading and supporting those around you.

Working Pattern

• Monday - Friday
• No weekends
• No OOH
• No bank holidays

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a confident and motivated Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering outstanding patient and client care. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care

How We’ll Support You

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £80,000 DOE