Head Veterinary Surgeon

Location Doncaster
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Head Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Salary from £75,000-£90,000
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4329
Published: about 12 hours ago

A well-established independent veterinary group is seeking a Head Vet to lead a thriving small animal team in Doncaster. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone ready to take the next step into leadership, or for an experienced clinical leader who enjoys mentoring and shaping the future of a practice.

The Role:
The incoming Head Vet will play a vital role within the senior management team, helping to shape clinical direction and uphold exceptional standards across the practice. You'll be supported by a skilled and engaged team, with an emphasis on collaborative working, evidence-based care, and continuous improvement.

  • 4-day week with a set day off

  • 1 in 4 weekends

  • No OOH, though some inpatient cover required

What They’re Looking For:
You’ll need to be confident in both your clinical and communication skills, with experience across first opinion medicine and surgery. Ideally, you’ll bring a passion for development—both of the practice and its people—and be ready to lead from the front.

Benefits Include:

  • Salary up to £90,000 DOE
  • Generous CPD budget
  • Internal leadership training
  • Enhanced parental pay
  • Private healthcare support
  • Professional memberships funded
  • Staff discounts on veterinary services
  • Quarterly bonuses
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

The Practice:
This is a spacious, purpose-built clinic with excellent facilities and an engaged, multidisciplinary team. Several team members are certificate holders or currently working towards them. Clinical excellence is a key focus, and there's strong investment in both people and infrastructure to support this.

If you're looking to join a progressive, independent group that genuinely values team wellbeing and gold-standard care, this could be the role for you. Get in touch with Sophie today for more information.