
Ready to lead a passionate small animal team where clinical excellence and work-life balance go hand in hand? This Lead Vet role offers £70,000-£80,000, no OOH work, and genuine flexibility around your rota needs.
No out-of-hours work. 1-in-3 Saturday rota (daytime, 9am-5pm). Bank holidays shared on rota.
Join Vets for Pets as Lead Veterinary Surgeon in a thriving first opinion small animal practice located within Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre in Leicester. This is a full-time position working 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, with a 1-in-3 Saturday rota and bank holidays shared across the team. Importantly, there is no out-of-hours work required, as this is covered by a local OOH provider.
You'll be leading a well-established team of 3 vets, a Head RVN, 3 RVNs, 2 SVNs, 1 VCA, and an experienced reception team. Your clinical insight will be valued as you help shape protocols, guide the team's development, and serve as the first point of contact for case discussions. While you won't be expected to have every answer, you should be confident in identifying the best diagnostic and treatment pathways alongside your colleagues.
Vets for Pets is an RCVS accredited first opinion small animal practice located within the Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre in Leicester. The practice is Dogs Trust dog friendly and part of Pets at Home. The team is committed to establishing a passionate, collaborative culture focused on high-quality patient care and offering a range of medical and surgical options.
The practice is well equipped with modern diagnostic facilities including X-ray, handheld dental X-ray, and a brand new AI-enabled ultrasound machine. The on-site laboratory suite features the latest Idexx analysers covering haematology, biochemistry, and SNAP testing, enabling the team to manage the majority of cases in-house. Consultation rooms are spacious with dedicated storage, scales, sinks, vaccine fridges, and climate control.