Lead Veterinary Surgeon (£90k-125k) in London Area

Job description

Virtue Vets are looking for a competent, ambitious and entrepreneurial Lead Vet to lead and run one of their new, premium, state-of-the-art clinics in London.

Your compensation will depend on your prior proven revenue generation potential per the below. You must be able to generate enough caseload for your clinical team.

• Revenue Generation (Annual) of £500,000 to £750,000 = Compensation Range (Annual) of £80k to £90k. 
• Revenue Generation (Annual) of £750,000 to £1,000,000 = Compensation Range (Annual) of £90k to £100k. 
• Revenue Generation (Annual) of £1,000,000 to £1,500,000 = Compensation Range (Annual) of £100k to £125k. 

Must-have experience

• 8+ years experience as a vet
• Previous experience as a Lead Vet
• Able to manage all aspects of a clinic on a day-to-day basis
• Must be able to lead a team of 6-7 vets and nurses
• Must be able to command the respect of your team

You must be motivated to

• Deliver exceptional quality of care
• Demonstrate empathy for pet owners
• Deliver a premium client experience
• Excited about transforming veterinary care 
• Leaving a legacy

Each of our clinics has:

• an imaging suite with a 2m Digital Static X-Ray 
• Vetus 50 ultrasound with three probes and VVS Specialist Cardiology hookups
• The latest Mindray anesthesia machines with ventilators and uMEC 12 monitors
• iM3 CR7 Dental X-ray machines and iM3 dental machines
• Endo/Laparoscopy Kit and rigid scopes
• 10+ in-house lab analysers running 70+ tests
• HTVista scanners for scanning lumps and bumps

The Company

Virtue Vets is London’s premier next-gen vet care and pet wellness clinic chain, providing exceptional vet care and a premium bespoke experience at reasonable prices. Our stylish clinics feature a contemporary aesthetic that appeals to both pets and their humans. We are equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic, surgical, and lab equipment to ensure the highest standard of care.

The Team

Each site has three vets and a similar number of nurses. The team is exceptional, as the business has been extremely selective about hiring only the best veterinary professionals in London. Each team member is clinically competent and keen on supporting each other in the workplace.

Must-have Attributes of Successful Candidates

You have an opportunity to make a difference in vetcare. Therefore, an entrepreneurial nature is a must-have. In practical terms this means:

• Being a self-starter (takes responsibility, gets things done)
• Willing to do things differently and “not how they have always been done”
• Comfortable with change, as we optimize our clinical model frequently
• Comfort with ambiguity 
• The desire to help improve the clinic’s operational performance
• Constructively recognizing, escalating and helping solve clinical problems
• Not a behind-the-scenes complainer. Not “gossipy”
• Keenness to grow the clinic by developing neighbourhood relationships 
• Strong interest in marketing activities

Clinical Skills

Vets should be great at first opinion consults and good at a variety of dentistry and soft tissue surgical procedures. They must have expertise in one or more areas (e.g. Imaging, laproscopy, opthalmalogy, dentistry, neurology, oncology, geriatric care etc.). Orthopedic and/or internal medicine experience is a plus but not required.

People and Protocols

Candidates should have a passion for educating customers about treatment options and preventative care. You must know when working up a case is in the best interest of the patient and when it is over-servicing. You must be keen to use structured clinical protocols. You should act as a steward of a positive and supporting culture and be passionate about caring for and mentoring the clinical team. Being personable (i.e. Good with people) is, of course, essential to achieve all of the above.

Hours and Rota

• Clinic hours: 08:00am – 6:00pm Monday through Sunday
• Shift pattern: 5 days x 8 hours
• Additional weekend work: 1 in 3 weekends

Benefits

• 5.6 weeks per calendar year, inclusive of public holidays.
• Pension contribution.
• Membership of the Veterinary Defence Society or such other body as the Company, in its entire discretion decides from time-to-time, to provide professional indemnity insurance. 
• Membership of the RCVS. Repayable on a pro-rated basis (in fine print).
• £1,250 per annum of CPD allowance plus 3 days paid leave. CPD allowance is at the discretion of the Company and would be aligned to business needs. Not applicable during probationary period.
• Staff discounts on treatments and drugs for own pets up to a maximum of 3 pets as set out in our Employee Pet Treatment and Charging Policy.
• On successful completion of probation you will have private medical insurance for the employee and your dependants, life assurance and critical illness cover.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

13-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English