Lead Veterinary Surgeon

We are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to take the next step in their career and join us as Lead Vet at our well-established Muswell Hill practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine clinical expertise with leadership, guiding a skilled and supportive team while shaping the future direction of the clinic.

As Lead Vet, you will be accountable for the clinical leadership of the veterinary team, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care for patients and clients, while maintaining the highest standards of compliance with regulatory and practice requirements. You will work closely with the Practice Manager to support the growth and commercial success of the practice, making this a role with both clinical and strategic influence.

This position is ideally suited to a Veterinary Surgeon with a minimum of 4 years UK experience , confident in routine surgery, diagnostics, and case management, who is ready to develop their leadership skills. You will have the autonomy to lead your team and shape clinical standards, with the added benefit of Medivet’s wider support network, regional leadership, and access to advanced facilities within our 24-hour hospital.

Our Muswell Hill practice offers:

A purpose-built clinic in the heart of the community
Digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental facilities, and an in‑house laboratory
A loyal client base with a varied and interesting caseload
A close‑knit, experienced nursing and reception team
Access to certificate support and referral to nearby Medivet 24-hour hospitals

This role is offered as a four-day working week (9:00–19:00 with a one-hour lunch break), with participation in the weekend rota (1 in 6 full weekends).

We are seeking a confident communicator with a passion for delivering gold-standard care, mentoring others, and driving clinical excellence. If you are ready to combine hands‑on veterinary work with the responsibility of leading a practice, we would love to hear from you.

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you

Learning and development

£1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support

Lead Vet Contribution Scheme
RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid.
Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle

Cycle to Work
Season Ticket loans
Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You want to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.

We welcome applications from experienced Vets ready to lead, develop and inspire.

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:

Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
Work collaboratively within a supportive team
Share your skills, inspiring others and supporting our Medivet communities’ development

About Medivet

Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community.

We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want. MDVT

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