Permanent Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Horsham

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to take on a key leadership role at a well-established, progressive hospital in Horsham.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of up to £85,000 per annum, together with a comprehensive benefits package and excellent career development opportunities.
The successful candidate will be a confident clinician able to combine strong clinical skills with natural leadership ability. You will work closely with the Practice Manager to oversee daily operations, support colleagues, and ensure the delivery of the highest standards of patient and client care. This role requires excellent communication, commercial awareness, and the ability to inspire and mentor a team within a busy hospital environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing first-class veterinary care to patients during consultations, diagnostics, and surgical procedures
• Delivering outstanding service to clients, ensuring clear communication and updates on cases
• Ensuring all clinical, operational, and regulatory standards are upheld to the highest level
• Preparing accurate client estimates, discussing treatment plans, and supporting financial responsibility within the practice
• Leading, mentoring, and developing veterinary and nursing teams to maximise their skills and performance
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, clinical excellence, and best practice sharing across the team

Essential requirements:

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Minimum of five years' clinical experience in the UK
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience of mentoring junior colleagues
• Strong teamwork, coaching, and influencing skills
• Proven record of driving high standards of clinical care and delivering excellent client experiences
• Commercial understanding and the ability to balance clinical priorities with business performance

The hospital is purpose-built and equipped with cutting-edge facilities, including digital radiography, dental radiography, multiparameter anaesthetic monitoring, in-house laboratory, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, CT scanner, and two dedicated theatres. Thoughtful design ensures the best patient care with separate cat and dog wards, species-specific waiting areas, and an isolation unit.

Benefits include:

• Salary up to £85,000 per annum
• Full-time permanent contract
• CPD allowance of £1,500 plus three days' paid study leave
• Funded certificates and access to internal training and clinical communities
• Professional fees covered (RCVS, BVA, VDS)
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service
• Tier 2 (General) Visa sponsorship and relocation support available
• Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loan

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and ambitious Veterinary Surgeon to step into a senior role, working within a supportive and highly skilled team while shaping the future direction of the hospital.
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Must Haves

RCVS Registered (or soon to be)
Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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