Head Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Location Aylsham
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Head Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £75,000
Contact name: Nicola Graham

Contact email: nicola@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 1708
Published: 1 day ago

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and mentor a dedicated team in a thriving small animal practice. Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or have prior experience in a similar role, this position offers the autonomy to shape clinical standards, mentor colleagues, and drive practice growth—with full administrative support from a dedicated Practice Manager.

About the Role

  • A mix of surgery and consultations—you decide the balance.
  • The opportunity to lead clinical meetings, mentor the team, and implement improvements to enhance patient care.
  • Located in the market town of Aylsham, close to the stunning North Norfolk coast and Norwich city.
  • Flexible working options – full-time (up to 40 hours per week) or part-time available.
  • No out-of-hours or on-call commitments for a great work-life balance.
  • 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, ensuring structured and predictable scheduling.

What’s on Offer?

  • Salary up to £75,000 DOE (FTE) + performance-based bonuses.
  • Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS).
  • Generous CPD allowance with support for further studies.
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service, plus the ability to buy/sell additional leave.
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, including a health cash plan, mental health first aiders, and private medical insurance options.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and fertility support policies.
  • Cycle to Work scheme, retail discounts, and pet care benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated vet looking to maintain clinical skills while developing leadership and business management expertise. Full support is available, including training and guidance from an experienced Senior Practice Director.

If you’re passionate about clinical excellence, team development, and exceptional client care, we’d love to hear from you!