Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Description:

Medivet Leckhampton, a well-established small-animal practice in Cheltenham Spa, UK, is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to provide clinical leadership and exceptional care. The practice has recently expanded to a larger facility with advanced diagnostic equipment, imaging suite, dental theatre, and spacious wards. The veterinary team consists of five surgeons with specializations in surgery, cardiology, and ophthalmology, supported by experienced nurses and reception staff.

The Lead Veterinary Surgeon will be accountable for the clinical leadership of the team, ensuring exceptional patient and client care while maintaining regulatory, operational, and practice standards. This role also collaborates with the Practice Manager to maximize commercial performance. The position is full-time (40 hours per week) with shared weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures

• Provide clear and professional communication with clients regarding patient care

• Prepare accurate treatment and care plans with cost estimates

• Mentor, engage, and develop veterinary and nursing staff

• Support clinical best practices across the practice and wider Medivet community

• Uphold high standards of regulatory, operational, and practice compliance

Requirements / Skills:

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

• Experienced in patient and client care

• Strong teamwork and clinical leadership skills

• Ability to implement a progressive clinical culture

• Experience supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures

• Proficient in coaching and influencing colleagues to achieve excellence

Benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan (dental, physio, optical) from day one

• 24/7 Private GP service

• Life Assurance (3x salary)

• Access to counselling services

• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 6 weeks with service), plus 1 additional “Day for You”

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

• Internal CPD, Clinical Communities, funded certificate opportunities

• VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid

• Sabbatical based on length of service

• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Discounts on Medivet products and services

• Support for Tier 2 (General) Visa sponsorship and relocation