Lead Veterinary Surgeon Kingsbury, Greater London

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to step into a Lead Vet position at a modern, well-equipped small animal practice in Kingsbury, Greater London. This is a full-time, permanent role offering genuine clinical leadership, autonomy and strong referral support.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £75,000 per year, depending on experience.

• Full-time Lead Veterinary Surgeon position.

• £5,000 sign-on bonus available.

• Modern practice with excellent diagnostic facilities.

• Direct access to a nearby 24-hour referral hospital.

• No out-of-hours responsibility handled on-site.

Key Details

• Role: Lead Veterinary Surgeon.

• Contract: Permanent.

• Location: Kingsbury, Greater London.

• Hours: Full time (40 hours per week).

• Salary: Up to £75,000 per year.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a confident Veterinary Surgeon ready to lead a supportive clinical team while remaining hands-on in practice. You'll have the autonomy to guide clinical standards, mentor colleagues and build strong client relationships, with the reassurance of advanced referral support close by.

The position offers a balance of leadership responsibility and clinical variety in a well-supported environment.

The Practice

The practice benefits from:

• A modern, well-equipped clinic environment.

• Digital X-ray, dental facilities and in-house laboratory diagnostics.

• Close proximity to a 24-hour referral hospital with advanced imaging and specialist services.

• Strong nursing and operational support.

• A collaborative working relationship with referral colleagues.

The Role

• Lead day-to-day clinical practice and uphold high medical and surgical standards.

• Deliver exceptional clinical care in consults and surgery.

• Develop tailored treatment plans and maintain excellent client communication.

• Support, mentor and develop the veterinary and nursing team.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider clinical network.

• Maintain regulatory, clinical and operational compliance.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon.

• Proven experience in small animal practice.

• Confident leader with strong communication skills.

• Passion for clinical excellence and team development.

• Comfortable managing cases independently with referral support available.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000 per year.

• £5,000 sign-on bonus.

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one.

• 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support.

• Life assurance (3 × salary).

• 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Additional paid "Day for You”.

• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days.

• Access to Clinical Communities and internal CPD.

• Funded certificates and structured career pathways.

• Paid RCVS, VDS and BVA fees.

• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available.

• Sabbatical options based on length of service.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Season ticket loans.

• Staff discounts on veterinary products and services.

What's Next

If you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to step into a Lead role in Kingsbury, Greater London, with a salary of up to £75,000 and excellent referral support, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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?

CLICK APPLY NOW or if you have any questions before applying, or if this role isn't quite right for you, feel free to contact the Vet Seekers team to chat through your veterinary career aspirations in confidence.

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