Lead Veterinary Surgeon | London | £80,000+ | Full-Time

Company: Chattyvets
Apply for the Lead Veterinary Surgeon | London | £80,000+ | Full-Time
Location: London
Job Description:

Who They AreGVC is supporting a modern, design-led small animal clinic group in London seeking afull-time Lead Veterinary Surgeon. This is a senior, hands-on role within a structured, standards-driven environment.

What You’ll DoAs Lead Vet, you’ll combine strong clinical standards with visible leadership and day-to-day oversight, including:

  • Delivering high-qualityfirst-opinion consults, case work-up and treatment planning
  • Confident use ofdiagnostic imagingandinternal medicineskills to support safe, evidence-based decisions
  • Performingsoft tissue surgeryto a high standard and supporting consistent peri-operative care
  • Maintaining a smooth, efficient clinical workflow and supporting excellent patient outcomes
  • Driving the use ofstructured clinical protocolsand supporting initiatives that improve standards of care
  • Setting expectations for client communication—clear explanations of options, informed consent, and preventative care conversations

You’ll also carry leadership and operational responsibility within the clinic environment, including:

  • Owning clinic delivery against definedclient care standards
  • Supportingcommercial performanceand continuous improvement initiatives
  • Providingpastoral careand leadership to the team, including guiding junior and student nurses
  • Taking responsibility for day-to-day clinic operationsworking closely withcolleagues
  • Supporting client acquisition activity and local marketing efforts as part of the wider clinic operation

What You’ll Gain

  • Salary: £80,000+(depending on experience)
  • 5.6 weeks annual leaveper year inclusive of public holidays (6.6 weeks after 1 year)
  • Pension contribution
  • RCVS membershipcovered, plusdiscretionary VDS membership
  • CPD allowance of £1,000+per year plus3 days paid CPD leave
  • Staff discountson treatments and medications for your own pets
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assuranceandcritical illness cover

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Posted: August 23rd, 2026