Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Village Vets

Location: Village Vets DSPCA

Reports to: Regional Director

Salary: Range of 60-70k + Bonus and Additional Lead Vet Supplement

Contract: Full time 12 month fixed term

Join Village Vets as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon, where you’ll combine clinical excellence with inspiring leadership. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of your clinic, lead a passionate team, and deliver outstanding patient care.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to come and join our team of highly skilled vets and nurses at our veterinary clinic in DSPCA for a full time role, 12 month fixed term contract.

Our DSPCA branch opened as a proud member of the Village Vets family in 2019, having previously operated as the veterinary clinic for our neighbouring DSPCA shelter – which we continue to support.

We have a separate dog and cat ward, a prep room with an x-ray machine and two surgery rooms, including facilities for more complex orthopaedic procedures. We offer discounts to supporters of the DSPCA and also help to facilitate their boarding hotel.
We have plenty of free parking we have at the clinic, which includes an overflow car park.

Why Join Village Vets DSPCA?

• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Excellent local support from a nearby Village Vets practice
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing clinic
• Commitment to professional development and team wellbeing.

What You’ll Do

• Lead with purpose: Motivate and mentor your team, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and clinical excellence.
• Deliver top-tier care: Set the standard in veterinary practice, ensuring compliance with VCI regulations and promoting preventative healthcare.
• Drive performance: Own the clinic’s business plan, working with support teams to meet clinical, operational, and financial goals.
• Champion engagement: Build a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

What We’re Looking For

• MVB, DVM, or equivalent, with 3+ years’ experience
• Strong communicator and decision-maker
• Confident leader with a passion for people and pets
• Experience managing a team or P&L is a plus

If you are looking to take the next step in your veterinary career, we would love to hear from you. Please send us your CV below.