Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Role Overview

Lead Veterinary Surgeon – senior veterinary clinician responsible for leading clinical standards, governance, and delivery of patient and client care.

Salary: up to £80,000 DOE.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a mix of sole charge practice and hospital support, balancing independence and teamwork.
• Lead clinical standards, governance, and deliver outstanding patient and client care.
• Provide clinical leadership, oversee complex cases, and serve as primary source of guidance and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with senior practice leadership team, support strategic direction, and drive continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in leading, supporting, and developing the clinical team.
• Enjoy a varied first‑opinion caseload with a balance of consultations and surgery.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration with significant experience in small or ...