Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Location Essex
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Head Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Salary £80,000
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 2695
Published: 28 days ago

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Head Vet to take the reins at a well-established, multi-vet practice in Essex as it embarks on its journey to becoming a hospital site. If you’re looking for career progression, clinical leadership, and a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity to step up and make an impact.

Why This Role?

This is a busy first-opinion practice with a varied caseload and excellent facilities, including digital X-ray, ultrasound, modern dental suite, in-house lab, and separate dog, cat, and isolation wards. The clinic is also ISFM registered and feline-friendly.

Located in a well-connected area, the practice offers an easy commute to Central London and Essex, with Southend-on-Sea just a short drive away for those who enjoy the coast.

The Role

As Head Vet, you will work closely with the Practice Director, Head Nurse, and management team to ensure exceptional patient care and clinical standards while mentoring and supporting the vet team.

Key responsibilities:

  • Leading the veterinary team, providing mentorship, and supporting clinical growth.
  • Driving clinical standards and ensuring best practices across the team.
  • Managing the vet rota to balance workload and client demand.
  • Growing the practice, working with the management team to enhance services and patient care.
  • Encouraging career progression, supporting vets with further study and CPD.

This role is perfect for a confident vet ready to step into leadership, or a senior vet looking for the next career move. A surgical interest is welcomed but not essential.

What’s On Offer?

  • Salary up to £80,000 DOE
  • No OOH and 1 in 3 Saturdays with time off in lieu
  • Generous CPD allowance & certificate support
  • RCVS & VDS fees covered
  • Discounted pet treatments
  • Performance bonus scheme
  • Career progression opportunities within a large network
  • And more!

Interested? Let’s Talk!

For more information or a confidential chat, send your CV to Sophie at Lloyd & Cowan via APPLY or email sophie@lloydandcowan.com.