Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Introduction
Our Client is a corporately owned veterinary practice in Southgate, North London, seeking an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join its established clinical team. The practice offers an excellent opportunity for a confident clinician to take on a leadership position, contribute to the future direction of the practice and work within a supportive environment that prioritises high clinical standards and professional development.

Working Hours / Rota
This is a full-time, permanent position, with an emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Specific weekday working hours, weekend commitments and out-of-hours requirements have not been provided.

Role Description
The successful Lead Veterinary Surgeon will take an active role in delivering high-quality clinical care while helping to guide the practice’s continued development. Responsibilities will include managing a varied small animal caseload across consultations, diagnostics and surgery, developing tailored treatment plans and maintaining excellent clinical, regulatory and operational standards.

Alongside clinical responsibilities, the role offers opportunities to provide leadership, mentor colleagues and contribute ideas to improve clinical services and patient care. The successful candidate will have the support of an experienced nursing team and access to additional clinical expertise through a nearby 24-hour hospital.

Continued professional development is actively encouraged, with funded certificates, internal career pathways and a dedicated Lead Vet Contribution Scheme available.

Team Size
The successful candidate will join an established and experienced clinical team, supported by skilled nursing colleagues and dedicated clinical operations staff. The practice promotes a collaborative working environment where colleagues are encouraged to share knowledge, develop their skills and contribute to the overall success of the team. Specific team numbers have not been provided.

Practice Details & Equipment
The practice is a well-established small animal surgery in Southgate, North London, with a loyal client base and modern clinical facilities. Equipment includes digital radiography, dental X-ray, ultrasound and in-house laboratory facilities, alongside a dedicated consultation room, fully equipped operating theatre and preparation area.

The practice also benefits from access to a nearby 24-hour veterinary hospital, providing additional clinical support and facilities for more complex cases.

Conveniently located approximately 15 minutes’ walk from Southgate Underground Station, the practice offers excellent transport links to Central London via the Piccadilly Line.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced MRCVS Veterinary Surgeon with strong all-round clinical skills and the confidence to take on a leadership position. They should be comfortable managing consultations and surgical procedures independently while maintaining high standards of patient and client care.

Excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach and a genuine interest in mentoring and developing colleagues are essential. The practice is particularly interested in a proactive and forward-thinking clinician who can contribute ideas, inspire the wider team and help drive the practice forward.

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