Veterinary Surgeon - Senior Level Role - 4 Day Work Week

Location London
Discipline: Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £85k Depending On Experience
Contact name: Emily Hannify

Contact email: emily@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 5549
Published: about 12 hours ago

Are You a Veterinary Surgeon Ready to Take the Lead in a Busy, Modern Practice?

I’m working with a thriving small-animal clinic in a lively city setting, and I’m looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to step into a senior role and help shape the next chapter of this already successful practice. If you enjoy a high clinical pace, love being hands-on, and want real influence over how a practice runs, this could be exactly what you’re looking for.

You’ll be joining a friendly, established team at a time of growth and positive change, with investment already made in facilities, equipment and people.


What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

  • High, varied caseload that will keep your clinical skills sharp and your days interesting

  • Modern equipment, including a recently upgraded ultrasound and well-equipped consulting and theatre areas

  • Support from a larger hospital nearby for complex cases and out-of-hours care

  • Experienced regional and clinical leadership on hand if this is your first step into a senior role

  • The chance to put your stamp on the practice as it grows and evolves


Your Day-to-Day

  • Leading by example in all aspects of first-opinion small-animal work

  • Managing a busy mix of consults, surgery and diagnostics

  • Supporting and mentoring vets and nurses, and helping embed clinical standards

  • Building and maintaining strong client relationships in a very engaged local community

  • Contributing to practice development, new ideas and continuous improvement

The rota is designed to balance clinical leadership with time to breathe, including a 4-day working week, shared weekends and a small number of shorter twilight shifts, all planned to protect your work–life balance.


What I’m Looking For

  • MRCVS-qualified Veterinary Surgeon with solid general practice experience

  • Confident handling a busy caseload and comfortable making decisions

  • Someone who enjoys leading, mentoring and collaborating

  • A vet who thrives in an inner-city, fast-paced environment and values client communication as much as clinical excellence


What You’ll Receive

You’ll be well supported and properly rewarded, with a package designed to recognise your senior responsibilities and future growth, including:

  • Competitive senior salary with clear room to progress

  • Generous holiday allowance, including bank holidays

  • Substantial CPD budget each year, plus paid CPD days to genuinely attend and learn

  • Private medical cover

  • Pension scheme and other financial benefits

  • Access to advanced training, leadership development and internal support networks

  • A genuinely supportive, close-knit team culture where your input is listened to and your expertise is respected


If you’re a Veterinary Surgeon who wants more than “just another job” and you’re ready to lead a busy, modern practice with real support behind you, I’d be delighted to talk in confidence.

Please contact me directly, in strict confidence, on +44 2887 658068 or email emily@lloydandcowan.com to discuss the role and your ambitions.