Lead Veterinary Surgeon

 

Description:

Medivet Calne is looking for a confident, forward-thinking Lead Veterinary Surgeon to guide our friendly team, drive clinical excellence and deliver brilliant client care. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape standards, mentor colleagues and build on the practice’s strong community reputation.

Why join Medivet Calne?
 

  • A welcoming, well-established practice with a loyal client base and varied caseload
  • Support from a wider regional network and access to Medivet’s referral, imaging and ECC colleagues
  • Modern kit you’d expect in a progressive GP practice (digital X-ray, ultrasound, dental facilities, in-house lab)
  • Autonomy to develop services and champion high level care
     

The role
 

  • Lead day-to-day clinical practice and set the tone for excellent medical and surgical standards
  • Coach, develop and line-manage RVNs; support student training and clinical governance
  • Build trusted client relationships, communicate clearly and make confident, evidence-based decisions
  • Oversee case continuity, rota planning and workflow alongside the Head Nurse
  • Contribute to audits, protocols and quality improvement across the practice and region
     

About You
 

  • MRCVS with solid small-animal experience and a passion for leadership
  • Comfortable with routine surgery and medicine; confident managing more complex cases with referral support
  • Positive, collaborative communicator who enjoys developing others
  • Certificate holder or working towards a certificate (supported) is a plus

Organization Medivet
Industry Management Jobs
Occupational Category Lead Veterinary Surgeon
Job Location London,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2025-12-15 12:19 pm
Expires on 2026-01-29