Lead Veterinary Surgeon for Hospital Site in Leicestershire

Location Leicestershire
Discipline: Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Contact name: Louise Evans

Contact email: louise@brightleaf.co.uk
Job ref: 8505
Published: 7 days ago
Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Leicester
Permanent, Full-Time (Flexible working patterns considered)
Hours: 40 hours per week, across 4–5 days
•    1 in 4 Saturdays (8.30am–2pm)
•    1 in 15 Sundays (8am–7pm, paid extra)
•    No night work – dedicated night team in place
•    Bank Holidays on a rota (paid extra)
An Exciting Leadership Opportunity in Leicester
My client are looking for a Lead Vet to join and inspire a fantastic team. Supported by a Practice Manager and Clinical Director, you’ll lead an enthusiastic team of vets while maintaining a strong clinical focus, with protected admin time (0.5 days per week).
Based in Leicester, the largest city in the East Midlands, you’ll benefit from excellent travel links, top schools, stunning countryside, and a vibrant city steeped in history and culture.
•    Work from a single site – enjoy true continuity.
•    Collaborate with certificate holders in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, and ECC.
•    Dedicated 24/7 vet and nursing teams provide great work-life balance.
•    Advanced facilities: in-house CT, dental suites with X-ray, video endoscopy, ASIF kit, TPLO/TTA/Tightrope, arthroscopy, ophthalmology equipment.
•    Cat-Friendly status across practices and a Gold award
•    Monthly team meetings and open case discussions.
•    Full support for pursuing certificate studies and professional interests.
Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance
They place a strong focus on staff wellbeing, offering:
•    Personalised rotas to support work-life balance
•    Mental health support, counselling services & stress management resources
•    Monthly wellbeing events and workshops in stress management and positive psychology
What They’re Looking For
•    RCVS registration with at least 5 years’ GP experience
•    Leadership or line management experience (or a strong desire to develop these skills)
•    Passion for guiding and developing your team
•    GDP Advisor (or willing to become one)
•    Confident with:
o    Routine neutering (including flank spays)
o    Abdominal ultrasound, TFAST & AFAST imaging
o    Exploratory laparotomies, splenectomies, GDVs, gastrotomy & enterotomy
o    Routine consultations (15 minutes) and dental cases
Benefits
•    5 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday Leave
•    Relocation package available
•    RCVS & VDS fees paid
•    Funded external CPD + access to online CPD
•    Clear career progression pathways
•    Staff discount schemes
•    Life assurance
•    Enhanced sickness pay & family leave
•    E-car salary sacrifice scheme
•    Employer pension contributions
•    Recruitment referral bonus scheme
•    Wellness benefits:
o    Employee Assistance Programme
o    Eyecare vouchers
o    Free annual flu jab
o    Cycle-to-work scheme
At this practice they are committed to helping you build a long, rewarding career. The team values the opportunities for continued learning, progression, and recognition – whether through CPD, in-house training, or celebrating achievements. They also work closely with a local Referral Centre to host additional CPD events.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact Louise@brightleaf.co.uk or give us a call at 01422 433900. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and nurses like you in finding the ideal job.

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