Lead Veterinary Surgeon – North London
Up to £75,000+ DOE | 4-Day Week | Leadership Opportunity | Visa Sponsorship Available
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step into leadership?
GVC are delighted to be supporting a well-established, purpose-built practice in North London, in the search for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with leadership, helping to shape the future of a thriving practice while working alongside an experienced and supportive team.
As Lead Vet, you\'ll play a key role in driving clinical excellence, mentoring colleagues, and working closely with the Practice Manager to support the continued growth and success of the practice.
What\'s on offer?
- Salary up to £75,000+ DOE
- 4-day working week (9:00am–7:00pm)
- 1 in 6 full weekends
- No sole charge required
- Visa sponsorship available
- Relocation support available
- Excellent career progression into senior leadership
The Practice
This modern, purpose-built practice is fully equipped with:
- Digital X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Dental suite
- In-house laboratory
- Varied first-opinion caseload
- Loyal and established client base
You'll be supported by an experienced nursing and reception team, with seamless access to nearby 24-hour hospitals for referrals, advanced imaging, and OOH support.
The Role
This position is ideal for a Veterinary Surgeon with 4+ years\' UK experience who enjoys both clinical work and mentoring others.
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading and developing the clinical team
- Delivering outstanding patient and client care
- Performing routine surgery and consultations
- Managing medical and surgical cases
- Maintaining high clinical standards and regulatory compliance
- Working with the Practice Manager to support practice growth and performance
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance
- £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days
- Funded certificates
- RCVS, VDS & BVA fees paid
- 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Life Assurance (3x salary)
- Lead Vet Contribution Scheme
- Sabbatical opportunities
- Staff discounts on veterinary services and products
About You
- MRCVS registered
- Minimum 4 years\' UK small animal experience
- Confident in routine surgery and consultations
- Passionate about delivering exceptional patient care
- Enjoy mentoring and supporting colleagues
- Looking to step into or further develop within a leadership role
If you\'re looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the direction of a successful practice while continuing to enjoy clinical work, we\'d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact GVC for a confidential discussion about this opportunity
Stephanie.Hellier@gvcvets.com | 01392 793069
North London, Greater London, N10, United Kingdom employer: Chattyvets
Chattyvets in Colchester is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its team members while fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture. With a unique opportunity for Veterinary Surgeons to transition into co-ownership, employees benefit from clinical leadership roles, profit-sharing, and equity growth, all within a community-focused environment that values high standards of care and innovation.
