Lead Veterinary Surgeon & Team Mentor

CVS Vets; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid in full

Relocation package and visa fees paid

Up to 33 days holiday (with buy/sell)

Health cash plan and Wellbeing support

Staff pet care discounts

Job summary

CVS Group plc. is recruiting a Head Veterinary Surgeon for our Barnstaple practice in North Devon. The role offers a 40-hour week (typically 4 days) with 1:6 Saturday rota participation (TOIL provided) and flexible/part-time options.

You’ll lead a friendly 4-vet team, focusing on mentoring, service quality, and continuous improvement while maintaining clinical skills. The position includes extensive support and training to progress your leadership and business management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified veterinary surgeon with UK registration.
• Experience leading a veterinary team.
• Interest in surgical leadership and mentoring.
• Ability to develop and coach colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 4-vet team and mentor colleagues.
• Oversee day-to-day clinical and business operations.
• Maintain clinical skills while developing leadership and management capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Clinical leadership

Education

Veterinary degree (DVM/BVMS)

Tools

Vet Oracle

Job description

CVS Group plc. is recruiting a Head Veterinary Surgeon for our Barnstaple practice in North Devon. The role offers a 40-hour week (typically 4 days) with 1:6 Saturday rota participation (TOIL provided) and flexible/part-time options.

You’ll lead a friendly 4-vet team, focusing on mentoring, service quality, and continuous improvement while maintaining clinical skills. The position includes extensive support and training to progress your leadership and business management capabilities.