Head Veterinary Surgeon | Feltham, Greater London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Veterinary Surgeon to lead a brand-new, purpose-built small animal practice in Feltham. This permanent full-time position offers a rare opportunity to establish and shape a new practice from day one, combining a varied first opinion caseload with clinical leadership while building a high-performing team and creating a culture of clinical excellence.

Key Highlights

• Salary from £75,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Average 39-hour working week.
• 4-day working week with 9-hour shifts.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Dedicated administration time built into every shift.
• Opportunity to lead a brand-new veterinary practice from launch.
• State-of-the-art, purpose-built small animal practice.

The Practice

This exciting new small animal practice forms part of one of the UK’s largest independent, family-owned veterinary groups and has been purpose-built to provide outstanding first opinion veterinary care within a spacious, modern and collaborative environment.

As Head Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll have the unique opportunity to establish the clinical direction of the practice from the outset, building and mentoring your own team while creating a positive working culture focused on exceptional patient care, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Designed around both patient and colleague wellbeing, the surgery will feature modern facilities and the latest technology, providing everything needed to deliver high-quality first opinion medicine and surgery.

Facilities include:

• Multiple modern consultation rooms.
• Spacious operating theatres.
• Dedicated dental facilities.
• Advanced diagnostic imaging equipment.
• In-house laboratory.
• Separate dog and cat wards.
• Modern preparation and treatment areas.
• Purpose-built clinical environment designed for efficient workflow.

This is an exceptional opportunity to create something new while being supported by an established and growing independent veterinary group.

The Location

Located in Feltham, Greater London, the practice benefits from excellent transport links, providing easy access from Hounslow, Twickenham, Richmond, Staines, Heathrow and Central London. The area offers an excellent combination of local amenities, green spaces and outstanding commuter connections.

The Role

This permanent Head Veterinary Surgeon position combines clinical excellence with leadership responsibility, allowing you to influence every aspect of the practice while remaining actively involved in first opinion medicine and surgery.

Working an average of 39 hours per week across four 9-hour days, together with a 1 in 4 weekend rota, you’ll lead the veterinary team while maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance and patient care.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the veterinary team.
• Delivering high-quality first opinion consultations and surgical procedures.
• Driving clinical governance and maintaining exceptional clinical standards.
• Mentoring and supporting Veterinary Surgeons and recent graduates.
• Building strong relationships with clients and the local community.
• Supporting recruitment, induction and professional development.
• Promoting evidence-based medicine and a diagnostic-led approach to patient care.
• Leading clinical audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with the nursing leadership team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
• Helping shape the long-term growth, culture and success of the new practice.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who wants to take ownership of a new practice while continuing to enjoy a varied and rewarding clinical caseload.

About You

• MRCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Strong small animal GP experience.
• Confident in both first opinion medicine and surgery.
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience.
• Passionate about developing colleagues and creating a positive team culture.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Committed to delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Motivated to build and develop a successful new veterinary practice.

What’s On Offer

• Salary from £75,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Average 39-hour working week.
• 4-day working week.
• 1 in 4 weekend rota.
• Dedicated administration time built into every shift.
• Quarterly recognition payments.
• Generous CPD allowance with certificate support.
• Funded RCVS, VDS and professional memberships.
• Internal leadership training and career development.
• Company pension scheme.
• Income protection.
• Electric car scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Compassionate leave.
• Help at Hand health and wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to build and lead a brand-new veterinary practice.
• Excellent long-term career progression within one of the UK’s largest independent veterinary groups.

If you would like further information about this Head Veterinary Surgeon role in Feltham, Greater London, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch.

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