Surgical Lead Veterinary Surgeon – London

Surgical Lead Veterinary Surgeon – London

Salary: Up to £80,000 DOE

Full-Time | Permanent | 39 hours per week | 1 in 4 weekends

The Vet Office, specialist veterinary recruitment agency, is delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a Surgical Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, award-winning veterinary group operating across Greater London .

This is a newly created leadership role, offering the opportunity to work across three modern practices, all easily accessible within 30 minutes of central London by public transport (or approximately 45 minutes by car).

The Opportunity

This position is ideally suited to an Advanced Practitioner (AVP), Surgical Senior Vet, or certificate holder in orthopaedics seeking a dynamic, multi-site leadership role.

With over 12,000 active registered clients across the London sites, there is an immediate and substantial caseload for:

• In‑house orthopaedic procedures
• Advanced soft tissue surgery
• Complex surgical cases
• Development of internal referral services

There is also strong potential to expand the surgical offering and attract external referrals.

The Role

The Surgical Lead will:

• Deliver excellence in clinical and surgical care
• Provide mentorship and training to colleagues
• Integrate seamlessly across multiple teams
• Build strong relationships with clients and patients
• Support the development of surgical services across the region

While the role is surgically biased, it will also include:

• Morning and afternoon consultations
• Post‑operative checks
• Dedicated daily administrative time

Flexibility is essential, as the role involves working across different sites. The successful candidate will be confident, adaptable, and comfortable leading within varied team environments.

Facilities

The practices are purpose‑built, spacious, and equipped with modern surgical and diagnostic technology. They are designed to optimise:

• Patient care and clinical standards

Benefits Package

The group offers an attractive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Basic salary up to £80,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave (FTE)
• Quarterly recognition payments
• Electric company car scheme (£500/month lease) or £200/month car allowance plus mileage
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Income protection
• Temporary on‑site accommodation (if required)
• Funded professional memberships
• Internal leadership training programmes
• Health and wellbeing support

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity for a surgically driven veterinary professional seeking:

• A leadership position
• Exposure to a large and varied caseload
• Multi‑site influence
• Career progression within a progressive organisation

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