Job Description

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join and lead a growing veterinary practice in Bracknell, Berkshire. This role is ideal for a confident vet looking to take the next step into clinical leadership within a supportive and well-connected environment.

The practice is situated in a leafy suburb with excellent transport links via the M3 and M4, offering easy access to Reading and London. The site benefits from modern facilities including three consult rooms, dental x-ray, and separate cat and dog wards. A range of shops and a leisure centre are also conveniently located nearby.

The successful candidate will also have access to a nearby 24-hour referral centre and a network of sister practices specialising in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, dermatology, internal medicine, ultrasonography, dentistry, exotics, and ophthalmology.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Veterinary Surgeon will play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding clinical care while driving team performance and commercial success. Responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional veterinary care during consultations and surgical procedures
• Delivering outstanding client care with clear communication and updates
• Leading and mentoring the clinical team to support development and performance
• Ensuring compliance with RCVS standards and clinical governance
• Working closely with the Practice Manager to optimise practice performance and profitability
• Preparing accurate treatment estimates and managing financial processes
• Supporting clinical handovers and coordinating patient transfers when required
• Promoting a progressive and positive clinical culture

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with proven leadership capability and a passion for high-quality care.

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Strong clinical leadership and mentoring experience
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient and client care
• Commercial awareness within a veterinary practice environment
• Experience building and maintaining high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to influence, coach, and motivate colleagues
• Interest or experience in ophthalmology (desirable but not essential)

Salary & Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 per annum, along with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Private Medical Insurance from day one
• Health cash plan (including dental, physio & optical) + 24/7 Private GP access
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• 24-hour counselling support service
• Quarterly Lead Vet Bonus Scheme (up to 20% of salary)
• 5 weeks’ annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 6 weeks)
• Additional paid “Day for You” leave
• £1,500 CPD allowance + 3 days paid CPD leave
• Internal CPD and clinical communities
• Funded certificate opportunities
• Paid RCVS, VDS and BVA memberships
• Sabbatical opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discounts
• Visa sponsorship (Tier 2) and relocation support available

Working Pattern

This is a full-time position working 4 days per week with a fair share of weekends. Flexible working patterns can be considered to support work-life balance.

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon in Berkshire to join a progressive practice offering excellent facilities, strong clinical support, and genuine career development.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email m.pinder@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.  

To view all our vacancies, please visit https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/ 

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-57920