Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Stoke-on-Trent

purovets; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive veterinary practice in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to oversee clinical standards and mentor a passionate team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, enjoy hands-on clinical work, and be committed to providing exceptional patient care. The position includes a competitive salary up to £60,000 DOE, generous annual leave, and additional benefits such as health insurance and CPD opportunities. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and ambitious environment.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Generous CPD allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private medical insurance

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with a strong leadership track record.
• Ability to inspire and guide a team while providing hands-on clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding clinical care across the practice.
• Mentor, coach, and develop the veterinary and nursing team.
• Drive performance and support commercial decision-making.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication

Passion for patient care

Mentoring and coaching

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Stoke-on-Trent

• Work in a well-equipped, forward thinking practice with digital and dental X-ray, in‑house labs, ultrasound, and access to advanced diagnostics including CT, endoscopy, and laparoscopy.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a passionate clinical team in a progressive environment focused on exceptional patient care and outstanding client experience.
• Be part of an ambitious practice committed to excellence, including progress towards ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic status and a culture that truly values leadership, collaboration, and innovation.
• Step into a Lead Veterinary Surgeon role where you can shape clinical standards, inspire a team, and enjoy a competitive salary up to £60,000 DOE plus a generous benefits package.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to take the next step in their career at a forward thinking practice in Staffordshire, where clinical excellence, leadership, and team development are genuinely valued. This is a role for a confident, driven vet who enjoys combining hands on clinical work with inspiring and guiding others, while playing a key part in shaping the future of a thriving practice.

The practice is exceptionally well equipped, featuring digital and dental X-ray, in‑house blood analysers, and ultrasound. This provides seamless access to advanced diagnostics and facilities at a nearby 24‑hour hospital, including a CT scanner, endoscopy, multi‑parameter monitoring, and laparoscopic equipment. The team is also proudly working towards ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic accreditation, reflecting a strong commitment to patient centred, low stress care.

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, the successful candidate will deliver outstanding clinical care while setting and upholding the highest standards across the practice. Working closely with the Practice Manager, they will help drive performance, support commercial decision making, and ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the clinic. A key part of the role will be mentoring, coaching, and developing the veterinary and nursing team, sharing best practice, and fostering a progressive, supportive clinical culture.

This position is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a passion for both patient care and team development. The role offers the chance to truly make an impact, leading by example, influencing clinical standards, and helping both people and pets thrive within a collaborative, well‑resourced, and ambitious practice environment!

The Rota

• Full time position
• Weekend rota

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Salary up to £60,000 DOE
• Generous CPD allowance
• Funded certificate opportunities
• RCVS, VDS & BVA fees covered
• Health Cash Plan
• Private medical insurance
• Employee discounts
• Sabbatical based on length of service
• Plus much more!

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

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

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 : JOB-56559