Lead Veterinary Surgeon | North West London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern and well-equipped small animal practice in the North West London area. Offering a salary of up to £75,000 DOE, plus a £5,000 sign-on bonus, this leadership role combines hands-on clinical work with the opportunity to mentor colleagues, influence clinical standards and work closely with a nearby 24-hour hospital. With access to advanced referral facilities, an experienced clinical network and excellent career development opportunities, this is an outstanding opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step in their career.

Key Highlights

• Salary up to £75,000 DOE.
• £5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Permanent full-time Lead Veterinary Surgeon position.
• 40-hour working week.
• 1 in 3 Saturdays or 1 in 6 full weekends.
• No out-of-hours responsibilities.
• Leadership and mentoring opportunity.
• Modern first opinion practice.
• Close links to a nearby 24-hour referral hospital.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days.
• Funded certificate opportunities.

The Practice

This established and modern small animal practice provides a high standard of first opinion veterinary care within a friendly, collaborative and supportive environment. You'll be joining a committed clinical team where patient care, teamwork and professional development are at the heart of everything they do.

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you'll play an integral role in shaping the clinical direction of the practice while mentoring colleagues, supporting clinical decision-making and helping to maintain exceptional standards of patient care. The practice benefits from strong collaboration with a nearby 24-hour hospital, giving clinicians access to advanced diagnostics, specialist expertise and referral support whenever required.

Being part of a wider veterinary network also provides outstanding opportunities for career progression, internal CPD, clinical communities and further professional development, allowing you to continue growing both clinically and as a leader.

Facilities & Equipment

• Digital radiography.
• Dedicated dental suite.
• Fully equipped in-house laboratory.
• Modern consultation rooms.
• Dedicated treatment area.
• Well-equipped operating theatre.
• Access to MRI and CT imaging via the nearby 24-hour hospital.
• Advanced ultrasound.
• Endoscopy and arthroscopy facilities.
• Multi-parameter patient monitoring.
• Access to specialist-led referral services including neurology, surgery and internal medicine.

The Location

Situated in the North West London area, the practice benefits from excellent road and public transport connections, making commuting across London straightforward. The surrounding area offers a fantastic mix of green open spaces, local cafés, restaurants and shopping facilities, while Central London is easily accessible. With close proximity to a leading 24-hour veterinary hospital, the location provides the perfect balance of community practice and advanced clinical support.

The Role

This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week, offering an excellent combination of clinical leadership and hands-on veterinary medicine.

The weekend commitment consists of either 1 in 3 Saturdays or 1 in 6 full weekends at the nearby 24-hour hospital. Importantly, there are no out-of-hours responsibilities, allowing you to maintain an excellent work-life balance while benefiting from access to emergency and referral support whenever required.

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you'll lead by example, delivering exceptional clinical care through consultations and surgery while supporting the ongoing development of the practice team. You'll help drive clinical standards, mentor colleagues, encourage professional growth and work collaboratively with the wider Medivet network to ensure the highest standards of patient and client care.

The close relationship with the nearby referral hospital provides seamless access to advanced imaging, specialist expertise and complex case support, allowing you to confidently manage challenging cases while continuing to develop your own clinical interests.

The Candidate

You will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with solid first opinion experience and a passion for delivering exceptional clinical care.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to take the next step into leadership or an existing Lead Vet seeking a supportive environment with access to advanced facilities and a wider clinical network. You'll enjoy mentoring colleagues, maintaining high clinical standards and contributing to the continued success and development of the practice.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000 DOE.
• £5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Permanent full-time position.
• 40-hour working week.
• No out-of-hours responsibilities.
• 1 in 3 Saturday or 1 in 6 full weekend rota.
• £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days annually.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• Lead Vet Contribution Scheme.
• Access to Clinical Communities and nearby 24-hour hospitals.
• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health Cash Plan from day one.
• RCVS, VDS and BVA membership fees paid.
• Relocation support and visa sponsorship available where applicable.
• 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Additional paid 'Day for You' leave.
• Life Assurance (3x salary).
• Sabbatical opportunities based on length of service.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan.
• Employee discounts on veterinary products and services.

If you would like further information about this Lead Veterinary Surgeon role in the North West London area, or would like to arrange a confidential and informal discussion, please get in touch with the Vet Seekers team today.

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