Global Veterinary Careers is delighted to be supporting a well-established small animal practice in Cheshire as they seek a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly and supportive team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced vet ready to take the next step into leadership, or for somebody looking to develop into a Lead Vet role with the support of an experienced and approachable practice owner. You’ll have the opportunity to influence clinical standards, mentor colleagues, and help shape the future of a thriving community-based practice.

Key Highlights

✅ Up to £75,000 DOE (FTE)
✅ Lead Veterinary Surgeon opportunity
✅ Full clinical freedom
✅ Full or part-time hours considered
✅ Flexible working options available
✅ No Sundays or Out of Hours
✅ 1 in 4 Saturday mornings only
✅ Certificate support encouraged
✅ Autism Friendly accredited practice
✅ Supportive and highly experienced team

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to play a key part in the ongoing success of a well-equipped standalone practice with a loyal client base and varied caseload.
Working closely with the practice owner, you’ll have genuine input into clinical decisions and the future direction of the practice. The close-knit structure allows ideas to be considered quickly and provides the opportunity to make a real impact on both patient care and team development.

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you’ll help mentor junior colleagues, maintain high clinical standards, and support a positive learning culture within the practice.
While the role is ideally suited to an experienced Lead Vet, the practice would also welcome applications from ambitious Veterinary Surgeons looking to progress into leadership with the right support and development.

The Practice

The practice is a spacious standalone surgery equipped with modern facilities including:

• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory
• Blood pressure monitoring equipment
• Well-equipped surgical facilities

The team currently consists of:
• 3 Veterinary Surgeons
• 3 Registered Veterinary Nurses
• 1 Student Veterinary Nurse
• 2 Receptionists

You’ll be joining a genuinely supportive environment where team wellbeing, collaboration and professional development are highly valued.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from Veterinary Surgeons who:

• Have strong medical and surgical skills
• Enjoy mentoring and supporting colleagues
• Are passionate about high clinical standards
• Value clinical freedom and autonomy
• Have leadership aspirations or previous leadership experience
• Enjoy working as part of a close-knit team

Special interests and certificates are actively encouraged, with support available for further professional development.

Working Pattern

• Full-time or part-time considered
• Flexible scheduling available
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (9am-12pm)
• No Sundays
• No Out of Hours
• Strong focus on work-life balance

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £75,000 DOE (FTE)
• Contributory pension scheme
• RCVS and VDS memberships paid
• Generous CPD support
• Certificate funding considered
• Exclusive employee discounts and rewards
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Varied and interesting caseload
• Supportive and accessible leadership team

Location

Situated in the heart of Cheshire, this opportunity offers the perfect blend of countryside living and excellent connectivity. Surrounded by beautiful rural landscapes and within easy reach of larger towns and cities, the area provides an excellent lifestyle for those seeking a balance between career and personal time.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion and further details about this Lead Veterinary Surgeon opportunity, contact Global Veterinary Careers today.