Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Location Wirral
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Head Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £70,000
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 1280
Published: 7 months ago

Lead Vet – Wirral – Up to £70k + Certificate Support + 4-Day Week

We’re working with a busy, well-established practice on the Wirral that’s looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to step into a Lead Vet position. This is a great opportunity for someone who’s ready to take the next step in their career, combining hands-on clinical work with leadership and mentoring.

You'll be joining a supportive team of vets and nurses, with access to excellent facilities and a growing caseload. There’s a strong focus on team development, clinical excellence, and continuity of care — sole charge consulting will be required one day per week.

The Role:

  • Full-time, 39 hours over 4 days (great work/life balance)

  • Mix of consults, surgery, and leadership responsibilities

  • Opportunity to mentor and shape the clinical standards within the team

What’s On Offer:

  • Salary up to £70,000

  • Certificate funding and internal CPD

  • 5 weeks' annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)

  • £1,500 CPD budget + 3 paid CPD days

  • Private medical insurance from day one

  • VDS, RCVS & BVA fees covered

  • Sabbatical leave after service milestones

  • Health cash plan & life assurance

  • Visa sponsorship & relocation support if needed

You’ll need to be confident in both medicine and surgery, a good communicator, and ready to take ownership of your role within a friendly, progressive team.

Interested? Send your CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com or hit apply to find out more.

We offer a £200 voucher referral bonus if you know someone who might be a fit for this role.