Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Location Pulborough
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Head Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £65,000+
Contact name: Nicola Graham

Contact email: nicola@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 2410
Published: 6 days ago

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to take charge of a village branch clinic in Pulborough. This role offers clinical freedom, leadership opportunities, and a close-knit, independent practice environment.

The Role

  • Lead a stable, supportive team at a well-established branch
  • Provide continuity of care and build lasting client relationships
  • Work collaboratively with wider hospital and referral teams
  • Ideal for an experienced vet with leadership or sole charge experience

Why Join Us?

This independent practice fosters a culture of support, respect, and collaboration, ensuring that both pets and their owners receive exceptional, personalised care.

What’s on Offer?

  • Salary: £45,000 – £65,000+ (DOE, certificates, AP status)
  • 7 weeks’ holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Generous CPD allowance (certificate funding available)
  • 40% staff discount on veterinary care
  • Enhanced parental leave (6 months at 90% pay)
  • Enhanced sickness benefits
  • Mental health & well-being support

Rota

  • 4-day week (40 hours total)
  • 1 in 6 weekend emergency rota (TOIL provided)
  • Flexible/part-time options considered

This is a great opportunity for a vet who thrives in a community-focused setting while still having access to advanced support.  Submit your application today via Apply or send your CV to nicola@lloydandcowan.com

If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them. If we successfully place someone, you've referred to us; we'll give you £200 in high street vouchers as a way of saying thank you.

All applications will be treated in the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.