Head Veterinary Surgeon - Up to £85k + £5k Welcome Bonus

Location East Midlands
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Clinical Director, Head Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £85k + £5k Relocation 
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 3798
Published: 21 days ago

Head Veterinary Surgeon - East Midlands
Salary up to £85,000 DOE + £5,000 Welcome Bonus
Flexible Hours | Relocation Support | Visa Sponsorship

Looking for a role where your expertise is recognised, your ideas matter, and your salary reflects your experience? Our client is looking for a Head Veterinary Surgeon to join themwith pay up to £85,000, plus a £5,000 welcome/relocation package.

This is more than just another Head Vet job — it’s your chance to lead, shape, and grow a practice with autonomy, while enjoying excellent work-life balance.

Why this role stands out:

  • No OOH, no Sundays – flexible rota, with Saturdays shared fairly

  • Salary up to £85,000 DOE – among the best in the region

  • Relocation & visa sponsorship – whether you’re moving from the UK or abroad, support is available

  • 4-day week (FT) with scope for PT options to suit your lifestyle

  • Genuine leadership – be hands-on clinically while guiding and mentoring a talented team

About the team

You’ll lead a close-knit, 70% RVN-supported team:

  • 1 Vet (certificate studies in advanced surgery underway)

  • 3 RVNs + 1 SVN + 1 VCA

  • 2 Client Care Advisors + Practice Manager

They’re passionate, supportive, and ready to welcome a Head Vet who’ll inspire and guide them as the practice continues to expand.

Career development

Your future matters to this team. Expect:

  • Funded certificates and a generous CPD allowance

  • Paid memberships (RCVS, VDS, BVA)

  • Clinical freedom plus input into shaping practice protocols

  • Clear progression routes across a national network

Benefits at a glance

  • Up to £85,000 DOE

  • £5,000 welcome/relocation bonus

  •  Flexible working hours, FT or PT

  • Funded certificates & CPD allowance

  • Private healthcare & contributory pension

  • Visa sponsorship 

  • Colleague discounts 

Why join?

You’ll earn a top salary, enjoy a modern and well-equipped hospital-style practice, and work with a team that genuinely has your back.

If you’re an ambitious Veterinary Surgeon ready for a leadership role that offers salary, support, and true influence, this is it.

📩 Apply today and take the next step in your career - send your CV via the link or email Sophie on sophie@lloydandcowan.com.