Lead Veterinary Surgeon

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

Contact email: nicola@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 703
Published: 29 days ago

We are working with well-established and newly refurbished clinic in South London for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join its growing team and help shape the future of exceptional patient care.

The Role

As the Lead Vet, you’ll have the opportunity to influence the clinical direction of the practice while working in a supportive environment alongside an experienced Head Nurse and a growing team. With a bright, modern facility featuring spacious consultation rooms, a theatre, and a prep room, you’ll have all the tools you need to deliver outstanding care.

  • Salary: £60,000-£75,000
  • Location: South London, close to Sandilands Tram and East Croydon Station
  • Hours: Full-time, with an emphasis on work-life balance

Key Benefits

  • Salary: Competitive, with the potential to earn up to 20% extra through the Lead Vet Contribution Scheme
  • Leave: 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service, An additional paid ‘Day for You’ to use as you wish, Sabbatical opportunities
  • Professional Development: £1,500 CPD allowance and 3 days paid CPD leave annually, Funded certificate opportunities, Access to internal CPD and Clinical Communities
  • Health and Wellbeing: Private medical insurance and health cash plan from day one, 24/7 private GP services, Access to counselling services, Life assurance (3x salary)
  • Other Perks: VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid, Cycle-to-Work scheme, Discounts on services and products, Visa sponsorship and relocation support available

What We’re Looking For

  • Qualifications: RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon
  • Leadership: Demonstrated clinical leadership and mentoring skills
  • Experience: Strong background in delivering exceptional patient and client care
  • Teamwork: Proven ability to foster a collaborative, supportive environment
  • Commercial Awareness: Understanding of how to drive clinical and financial performance

Apply Now

Take the next step in your career today! Contact us for more details and discover how you can make a real difference in veterinary care.

Apply today by sending a CV to Nicola via nicola@lloydandcowan.com

​For a confidential discussion about our opportunities call Nicola on 07936 947875 or email a CV to nicola@lloydandcowan.com

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