Lead Veterinary Surgeon & Team Mentor

Linnaeus Veterinary Limited; Sutton; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks' holiday + bank holidays

CPD allowance + CPD days

RCVS fees paid

Employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Mental Health Support / EAP

Job summary

Maven Veterinary Care in Sutton is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to shape the practice’s future while remaining an active clinician. You will lead the clinical team, foster a culture of learning, and oversee operations across a busy small animal hospital.

The role emphasizes developing people, mentoring vets, and driving continuous improvement, with no overnight commitments and a 40-hour week with some weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience leading veterinary teams.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Comfort with change and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Build a positive, inclusive and supportive culture.
• Coach, mentor and develop vets at all career stages.
• Hold regular 1:1s and meaningful development conversations.
• Encourage collaboration, learning and case discussion.
• Support colleagues through challenges and celebrate success.
• Help create an environment where people feel confident to speak up and share ideas.
• Work with the wider leadership team to improve how the practice operates.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

People development

Team building

Job description

Maven Veterinary Care in Sutton is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to shape the practice’s future while remaining an active clinician. You will lead the clinical team, foster a culture of learning, and oversee operations across a busy small animal hospital.

The role emphasizes developing people, mentoring vets, and driving continuous improvement, with no overnight commitments and a 40-hour week with some weekend work.