Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Up to £80,000 | £5,000 Welcome Bonus | 4-Day Week | No OOH

Looking for a role with real clinical autonomy, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to shape the future of a practice?

The Vet Office is working exclusively on behalf of an independent, family-owned small animal practice in the UK that is entering an exciting new phase of growth, including a full refurbishment and rebrand.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced veterinary surgeon ready to step into a Lead Vet role, focusing on clinical excellence while being fully supported by an established management structure.

The Opportunity

• Lead and develop a strong, experienced clinical team

• Maintain a predominantly clinical focus, with excellent support from Practice Management and Owners
• Join a stable, long-standing team, with some staff members having over 20 years service

• Play a key role in shaping the future direction of the practice

• Opportunity for future partnership for the right candidate

Working Pattern

• 4 days per week

• 1 in 3 Saturdays

• No Sundays

• No Out of Hours (OOH)

Excellent work–life balance is genuinely supported.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £80,000 FTE (DOE)

• £5,000 welcome bonus (direct candidates only – T&Cs apply)

• Twice-yearly salary reviews

• Funded clinical development and management qualifications

• RCVS fees fully paid

• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment

• Potential partnership opportunity for long-term career progression

About You

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Proven experience in leading or supporting a clinical team

• Confident managing more complex medical and surgical cases

• Passionate about mentoring and developing junior vets

• Proactive, collaborative, and motivated to help drive a practice forward

Interested?

Send your CV to info@thevetoffice.com REF: Lead Veterinary Surgeon Tamworth

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