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