Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Location Birmingham
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Head Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £85,000
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 3220
Published: 10 days ago

Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Independent Practice – North Birmingham

An independent and forward-thinking veterinary practice in North Birmingham is seeking a confident and experienced vet to take the lead in their friendly 4-vet team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a well-rounded vet with a surgical bias and strong diagnostic skills, looking to step into a leadership role with clinical freedom and flexibility.

The Offer:

  • Salary up to £85,000 DOE (FTE)
  • 3–5 days per week with 1 in 3 Saturdays (no OOH)
  • Flexible rota options available
  • 6 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays)
  • Private health insurance
  • CPD allowance up to £1,500 + 4 days CPD leave
  • RCVS and BSAVA fees covered
  • VetGDP and OV(CA) qualifications are an advantage

The Practice: This independently owned practice has been steadily growing over the last 3 years. With excellent facilities—including separate cat and dog areas, dedicated dental room, theatre for soft tissue and ortho surgeries, in-house lab with Idexx suite, and two ultrasound machines—they're set up to support a wide range of clinical interests.

They pride themselves on being a genuinely supportive, pet- and family-friendly team where communication and flexibility are key. Leadership here comes with both autonomy and support.

Location: Easy access to parks, schools, and residential areas—ideal if you’re relocating or looking for a more relaxed lifestyle outside of central Birmingham.

Interested? Whether you're looking for a full-time leadership role or something more flexible, early conversations are encouraged—this role has already seen strong interest. Send a CV to Sophie via APPLY!