Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Clinical Leadership Role – Colchester, Essex – £75,000 + Performance Bonus

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to step into a meaningful leadership role within a well-established, supportive small animal practice in Colchester. 🐾

About the Practice

This well-established small animal practice is part of a wider network of practices across the South and East of England, offering the warmth and culture of a close-knit team, backed by the resources and collaboration of a larger group behind it.

The practice has built a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care, with a genuinely collaborative working environment and a real commitment to clinical excellence and team development.

About the Role

This is a permanent full-time or part-time position (minimum 3 days per week), with no out-of-hours requirement. There is a Saturday morning rota included in the role.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and maintaining high clinical standards across the practice
• Mentoring and developing the veterinary and nursing teams
• Managing complex medical cases and a broad range of surgical procedures
• Overseeing clinical governance and promoting best practice
• Supporting practice performance, workflow and team development
• Building strong, lasting client relationships
• Working alongside the Practice Director to contribute to the strategic direction and growth of the practice

What They're Looking For

They are looking for a confident, experienced small animal Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for clinical excellence and team development. Previous leadership or mentoring experience is preferred, and candidates with a proven track record in commercial leadership are particularly encouraged to apply. Orthopaedic experience is desirable but not essential.

What They Can Offer You

✅ Salary £75,000 DOE — with flexibility for the right candidate with a strong commercial leadership background

✅ Performance-related bonus structure, with the potential for significant additional earnings for consistently strong practice performance

✅ 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 6 weeks with service

✅ 3 weeks occupational sick leave

✅ RCVS, VDS and CPD all paid

✅ Private medical insurance (Vitality)

✅ Relocation package available for the right candidate 🌟

✅ No out-of-hours requirement

How to Apply

If you're an ambitious clinician looking to lead a forward-thinking team in a practice that genuinely rewards performance and invests in its people — this is a conversation worth having.

Get in touch with Ciaran today:

📧 ciaran.drew@gvcvets.com 📞 01392 793241 👤 Ciaran Drew – Global Veterinary Careers