Overview
Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal Practice | Leicestershire (Rutland area) – Salary up to £75,000 DOE | Full Time | No On-Call
A well-established and thriving first opinion small animal practice in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly, community-focused team. This is a rare opportunity for a confident vet looking to take the next step into leadership while remaining clinically active and well supported.
With 24/7 on-site emergency care, excellent facilities, and a strong reputation locally, this practice delivers high-quality, bespoke, and affordable veterinary care to a loyal client base who truly value the service they receive.
The Role – Lead Veterinary Surgeon
As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will play a pivotal role in driving clinical excellence, leadership, and team development. This is a hands-on role combining clinical work with leadership responsibilities, ideal for an experienced vet who enjoys mentoring and influencing best practice.
Responsibilities
- Providing high-quality veterinary care across a varied small animal caseload
- Leading clinical governance and maintaining exceptional clinical standards
- Confident interpretation of diagnostics and clinical decision-making
- Supporting and mentoring veterinary colleagues and nursing teams
- Working closely with the Practice Manager on rota planning, wellbeing, and operational decisions
- Promoting a positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture
- Delivering outstanding client care and communication
About the Practice
- Well-equipped small animal first opinion practice
- On-site emergency care 24/7, 365 days a year
- Excellent facilities including dental x-ray, laparoscope, and gastroscope
- Supportive clinical team, including vets with postgraduate certificates
- Strong administrative and management support, allowing you to focus on clinical work
- Deeply rooted in the local community, supporting local pet charities
This is a genuinely supportive environment where mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning are part of everyday life.
Career Development & Leadership Support
Whether your passion lies in surgery, medicine, or leadership, this role offers real flexibility and progression:
- Leadership training and development support
- Generous CPD allowance and certificate support
- Encouragement to shape the future direction of the practice
- Opportunity to truly influence clinical standards and team wellbeing
This role would suit:
- An experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to step into leadership
- Or an established Lead Vet looking for a fresh challenge in a supportive practice
The Rota
- Full-time position over 4 or 5 days
- 1:5 weekends
- No on-call
- Focus on work-life balance and wellbeing
Salary & Benefits
- Salary up to £75,000 DOE
- 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays
- Extra day off for your birthday
- Generous CPD allowance
- Relocation support available
- RCVS & VDS fees paid
- Paid lunch breaks
- Employee discounts
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Life assurance
- E-car salary sacrifice scheme
- Plus many additional benefits
Ready to Lead and Make a Difference?
If you’re a Lead Veterinary Surgeon looking to grow, influence, and be genuinely valued — or an experienced vet ready to step up — this is an outstanding opportunity to join a practice where your voice matters and your leadership can shape the future of veterinary care.
Apply now to find out more or arrange a confidential discussion. Please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email to w.kovach-ward@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don’t forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250 for every successful candidate referral. Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB-56327
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