Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Location: 1-3 Kings Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Hours: Full time
Practice: Kings Veterinary Centre Melton Mowbray
Salary: £75,000 per annum, up to and depending on experience

Exciting news!

We are moving to our brand-new hospital at the end of 2025, a stone's throw away from our current Melton site

Veterinary Surgeon - full time 40 hours

This is a rare opportunity to take the reins and help shape something from the ground up, as we prepare to move into our brand-new, purpose-built hospital.

Thisisn'tjust another vet role -it'sa genuine chance tobuild, lead, and influence the future of a progressive veterinary hospital.

As ourLead Vet,you'll:

• Step into amodern, well-equipped hospitalwithcutting-edgefacilities and an experienced, stable clinical team already in place.
• Lead with purpose, making meaningful decisions that elevate patient care, inspire your team, and set new standards of excellence.
• Enjoy avaried caseload, from routine procedures to complex cases, supporting your continued clinical development.
• Work alongside acollaborative, friendly teamthat values mentorship, communication, and continuous learning.
• Accessleadership development,CPD support, and the freedom to explore and grow your own clinical interests.
• Benefit from the support of ahighly skilled nursing teamand a robustadministrative structure(HR, finance, and H&S), allowing you to focus on what you do best - veterinary leadership and clinical care.

The Role

AsLead Small Animal Vet,you'lloversee the day-to-day clinical caseload andbusiness operations of our hospital, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional, bespoke, and affordable care rooted in best-practice veterinary medicine.

You'llplay a pivotal role in:

• Supporting the smooth transition from our current Melton Mowbray practice into our new hospital.
• Leading and mentoring colleagues, including graduate vets, fostering a positive and supportive culture.
• Contributing to the strategic growth of the practice as part of our senior leadership team.
• Representingour values and commitment to clinical excellence within the wider Linnaeus network.

Previous Leadership Experience

is essential, and due to PSS Hospital status requirements, you must hold apostgraduate certificate.We actively encourage further qualifications - we already have six certificate holders across our business, including Advanced Practitioners in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery.

Work-Life Balance

We offer a four-day week, with protected administration time built into your schedule. We understand that balance is vital - our diary always accommodates important commitments, family events, and emergencies.

There will be no oncall with this position however the weekend and bank holiday day rotais equally shared amongst the team.

What we're looking for

• A confident individual who can provide clinical leadership and support the veterinary team, promotinghigh standardsor care and client services
• You will be a Certificate holder as a minimum requirement, ideally in medicine bias or imaging
• Help drive clinical governance and ensure compliance with practice protocols.
• Collaborate with thePractice Manager on rota planning, team wellbeing, and operational movements.
• Someone who enjoys supporting others, building teamcultureand leading with empathy and clarity.
• Clinical decision-making abilities, able to interpret diagnostics and make informed decisions.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment andremainscalm under pressure.
• A confident, collaborative attitude that helpsmaintaina positive team culture and excellent client care relationship.

Package includes:

• 5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Relocation support
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD
• Life assurance 4 x salary
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme Salary Sacrifice (perm only)
• Refer a Friend
• Pet Insurance Discount & substantial staff discount if you register your pets with us
• Discount Platform - Benefits Hub
• Reduced Gym Membership (Pure Gym)
• Associate Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Scheme
• Headspace

The team

Kings and Rutland Veterinary Centre is a supportive and community driven first opinion practice with our RCVS-accredited branches in Corby, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Oakham and Syston, along with our RVCS-accredited veterinary hospital in Uppingham. We pride ourselves in offering on-site emergency care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Our dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff providehigh standardsof bespoke, affordablecare to our patients and our clients. We are heavily involved in the local communityand activelysupport many local pet charities.

If you are hardworking, self-motivated and would like to be part of a forward thinking independent practice,