Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks holiday

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

RCVS fees

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Wymondham is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our growing clinic. You will lead clinical standards, governance and delivery of outstanding patient and client care while supporting the Senior Leadership Team to drive continuous improvement.

This role suits an experienced leader with strong surgical, internal medicine or ultrasound interests, who can engage and mentor the team, set direction and push the practice toward clinical excellence and growth.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS, with significant experience in small or mixed animal practice, including advanced surgical and medical capability.
• Proven experience in mentoring, coaching and supporting veterinary colleagues.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical standards, governance and delivery of outstanding patient and client care.
• Provide clinical leadership to the veterinary team and oversee complex cases.
• Support strategic direction and drive continuous improvement in clinical quality and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Mentoring

Communication

Decision-making

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Salary up to £75,000 DOE plus up to £5,000 welcome bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon at our growing clinic in the market town of Wymondham.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to grow and develop the practice towards becoming a centre of clinical excellence, where all clinical colleagues are encouraged to utilise their varied skillsets and supported to unlock and develop their own potential.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in surgery, internal medicine and/or ultrasound. However, what is most important to us is finding a strong leader who can engage, encourage and support the team while helping to create direction and drive positive change in our ever-changing industry.

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

The Wymondham branch is a 4 FTE site with a strong and organised nursing team. We offer a variety of GP operations and work closely with Dogs Trust, meaning we see a broad variety of routine and more complex cases. Chapelfield Veterinary Partnership has four other branches, providing plenty of support across the wider team as well as access to an interesting caseload and a broad range of clinical skillsets.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will be the most senior veterinary clinician within the practice, responsible for leading clinical standards, governance and the delivery of outstanding patient and client care.

You’ll provide clinical leadership to the veterinary team, oversee complex cases and act as the primary source of clinical guidance and decision-making within the practice. Working closely with the senior practice leadership team, you’ll support the strategic direction of the practice and drive continuous improvement in clinical quality, outcomes and ways of working.

This is a great opportunity for either an experienced leader who wants to be part of an exciting journey to push the boundaries of a successful GP practice, or an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to take the next step into leadership. You’ll be supported by a strong network of Lead Vets and Clinical Directors who can help you develop along this pathway.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a highly experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong clinical expertise and a passion for leadership and clinical excellence. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS, with significant experience in small or mixed animal practice, including advanced surgical and medical capability
• Proven experience in mentoring, coaching and supporting veterinary colleagues
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills
• Experience contributing to or leading clinical governance, audits and quality improvement initiatives
• The ability to manage clinical complaints and provide professional guidance in complex situations
• Professionalism, integrity and a commitment to the highest standards of patient and client care

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• 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 & 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 looking to strengthen your leadership experience or 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, analysing 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 £75,000 pa DOE