At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a brand-new veterinary surgery and shape patient care from the ground up.
- Company: Join a family-owned veterinary group dedicated to pet wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, CPD allowance, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Hands-on leadership role with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by building your own team and practice culture.
- Qualifications: Experienced Vet with strong GP skills and a passion for patient care.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
We’re opening a brand-new veterinary surgery — and we’re looking for a Head Vet to lead it from day one. This is a rare opportunity to take full clinical ownership of a new practice, build your own team, and shape how care is delivered from the ground up. Most leadership roles ask you to step into something already built. This one gives you the chance to create it. You’ll lead a modern, purpose-built surgery, fully equipped with the latest technology, influence clinical standards, team culture, and the overall direction of the practice.
As Head Vet, you'll be responsible for delivering excellence in both patient care and team performance. You will:
- Lead and inspire your clinical team
- Set and uphold high standards of clinical governance
- Deliver outstanding first-opinion medicine and surgery
- Support and develop your colleagues
- Build strong relationships with clients and the local community
- Play a key role in shaping the culture and success of the practice
This is a hands-on leadership role — combining clinical work with real influence and responsibility. We’re looking for a confident, experienced Vet who:
- Has strong all-round GP experience
- Enjoys leading, mentoring and developing others
- Is passionate about high-quality patient care
- Communicates clearly and builds trust with clients and teams
- Wants to take ownership of a practice and make it their own
Working pattern:
- 4 days per week (9-hour shifts)
- Average 39 hours per week
- Dedicated admin time built into every shift
We know that great people build great practices – so we invest in you:
- Quarterly recognition payments
- CPD allowance + funded memberships
- Internal leadership training and career progression
- Income protection
- Electric car scheme
Work-life balance & wellbeing:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Help at Hand wellbeing support
About The Pet Vet: We are part of a nationwide, independent, family-owned veterinary group with a clear purpose: To help pets live long, happy and healthy lives with the people who love them. Our surgeries are designed to feel different: calm, modern, and built around both patient and team wellbeing. We’re growing, investing, and continuously improving, which means there’s never been a better time to join us.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Care deeply about patient outcomes and customer experience
- Enjoy working collaboratively and supporting others
- Communicate clearly, empathetically and confidently
- Are organised, proactive and calm under pressure
- Want to be part of building something new
Ready to be part of something from day one? If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to help shape a surgery from the very beginning, we’d love to hear from you.
Head Vet in London employer: The Pet Vet
At The Pet Vet Rotherham, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment where your passion for pet wellbeing can truly flourish. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to employee growth through internal leadership training and funded memberships, you will be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration and excellence in veterinary care. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay, income protection, and a generous holiday allowance, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their families.
