Lead veterinary surgeon

Medivet Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in the UK seeks an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon at its New Cross location. The role offers a 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts and a focus on exceptional patient care. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to shape clinical standards and lead a passionate team. Benefits included are private medical insurance, generous annual leave, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days paid leave

Access to 24-hour counselling services

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Experience in implementing a progressive clinical culture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide clear updates on patients to clients.
• Engage, mentor, and develop the veterinary team.

Skills

Clinical leadership skills

Exceptional care delivery

Team collaboration

Coaching and influencing skills

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Lead veterinary surgeon page is loaded## Lead veterinary surgeonlocations: New Cross, Greater Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR002545Working Hrs: 4 Day working week with 1 in 6 working weekends in our Camberwell hospital. 10 Hr Shifts per day Required to work 2 Bank Holidays and 1 oncall week per year Some ERS shifts allocated per year.Medivet New Cross presents an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a thriving, community-focused practice in one of London’s most vibrant and diverse neighbourhoods. New Cross is known for its energetic atmosphere, creative culture, and strong sense of community, offering an ideal balance of urban living with easy access to green spaces, independent cafés, and excellent transport links. As Lead Vet, you will be supported by Medivet’s established network while having the autonomy to shape clinical standards, influence practice development, and mentor a passionate team that is dedicated to delivering outstanding care.This role offers a well-structured work-life balance, consisting of a four-day working week with ten-hour shifts each day, complemented by a 1 in 6 working weekend rotation at our Camberwell hospital.The caseload at New Cross is diverse and engaging, offering ongoing opportunities to manage complex medical and surgical cases, work closely with an experienced regional team, and build strong relationships with a loyal client base. The practice is well-equipped and supported by nearby Medivet 24-hour hospitals, allowing you to confidently deliver exceptional patient care while driving clinical excellence.If you’re looking for a progressive environment where your leadership, clinical expertise, and vision can truly make an impact, Medivet New Cross provides the perfect platform for the next stage of your veterinary career.For more information or a friendly, informal chat, please contact **[e-mail]** - 07961834919**Key Benefits*** Private Medical Insurance from day one.* Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.* Life Assurance 3 x salary.* Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.* 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 weeks with length of service.* An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.* Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave* Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities* Funded certificate opportunities.* VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.* Sabbatical based on length of service.* Interest free Season Ticket Loan.* Cycle to Work scheme.* Discounts on Medivet products and services.* Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.**Role Accountabilities**Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have. In this role you will:* Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.* Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.* Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.* Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.* Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.* Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.* Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.**Your Skills and Experience*** RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.* Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.* Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.* Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.* Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.* Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.* Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.locations: New Cross, Greater Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 13 Days Ago### Get In TouchIntroduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.