Head Veterinary Surgeon - Portsmouth

Head Veterinary Surgeon - Portsmouth Up to £90,000 DOE + Leadership Opportunity

An exceptional opportunity is available for an experienced Head Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern, purpose built veterinary practice in Portsmouth. This leadership role is ideal for a confident and motivated veterinary professional seeking to take the next step in their career within a progressive and well equipped clinical environment.

This thriving small animal practice is designed to deliver outstanding patient care while creating a positive and supportive workplace for its team. With a strong focus on clinical excellence, professional development, and work life balance, this position offers both autonomy and long term career progression.

The Role - Head Veterinary Surgeon

The successful candidate will take on a key leadership position, working closely with the management team to drive clinical standards and shape the future direction of the practice. This role combines hands on clinical work with team leadership, mentoring, and strategic input.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and inspiring a team of Veterinary Surgeons and support staff
• Delivering high quality clinical care across a varied caseload
• Setting and maintaining gold standard clinical protocols
• Mentoring and developing colleagues to support their professional growth
• Supporting business performance and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications: Senior Veterinary Surgeon or Head Vet experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

The Practice

The practice is a state of the art, purpose built veterinary surgery, offering a bright, spacious, and calm working environment.

Facilities include:

• Two fully equipped operating theatres
• Dedicated dental suite with digital and handheld dental X ray
• Digital X ray and ultrasound imaging
• Multiparameter monitoring equipment
• Separate dog, cat, and small animal wards
• Walk in kennels and isolation unit
• Fully equipped in house laboratory

The clinic also has a growing caseload in exotics and small mammals, providing excellent variety and development opportunities for a veterinary surgeon with a broad clinical interest.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary: £70,000 - £90,000 (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous CPD allowance and career development support
• Funded professional memberships
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Electric car scheme
• Income protection
• Quarterly recognition and bonus payments
• Additional flexible benefits package

Working Hours / Rota

• Full time position
• 4 day working week (excellent work life balance)
• 1 in 4 weekends
• No out of hours (OOH) requirement
• Minimal on call responsibility (inpatient care only, if applicable)

About the Opportunity

This role offers more than just a job-it provides the chance to lead a dedicated veterinary team within a modern Portsmouth based veterinary practice committed to delivering exceptional care. The successful candidate will benefit from genuine clinical freedom, leadership autonomy, and the ability to shape both team culture and clinical standards.