Lead Veterinary Surgeon – work alongside an experienced team and London network.

Company: Medivet
Apply for the Lead Veterinary Surgeon – work alongside an experienced team and London network.
Location: London
Job Description:

£5000 sign on bonus when you join our fantastic team at Medivet Kingsbury. This is a brilliant opportunity to take the lead at a modern and well-supported practice.

We’re looking for a dedicated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our well-equipped clinic in Kingsbury, North London, offering a full range of veterinary services including digital x-rays, dental facilities, and in-house laboratory diagnostics.

The practice is just 10 minutes from our Hendon 24-Hour Hospital, giving you direct access to advanced equipment and a wealth of expertise in neurology, surgery, internal medicine, and more.

As Lead Vet, you’ll be part of a close-knit team and collaborate regularly with colleagues at Hendon.

The hospital is equipped with state‑of‑the‑art facilities including MRI/CT, endoscopy, arthroscopy, ultrasound, and multi‑parameter monitoring. All out‑of‑hours care is handled by the hospital, providing comprehensive support for your patients and peace of mind for you.

This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week, with either 1 in 3 Saturdays or 1 in 6 full weekends at our Hendon 24-Hour Hospital.

We are also pleased to offer a £5,000 sign‑on bonus for this role.

Please speak to Rachel at rachel.spary@medivet.co.uk for an informal chat.

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

  • Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
  • 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
  • Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

  • 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
  • Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

  • £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
  • Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24‑hour hospitals
  • Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

  • Lead Vet Contribution Scheme
  • RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
  • Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
  • Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

  • Cycle to Work
  • Season Ticket loans
  • Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You want to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you. We welcome applications from experienced Vets ready to lead, develop and inspire.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

  • Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
  • Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
  • Work collaboratively within a supportive team
  • Share your skills, inspiring others and supporting our Medivet communities’ development

About Medivet

Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24‑hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community.

We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want. MDVT

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Posted: May 9th, 2026