Lead Veterinary Surgeon | 4-Day Week | No OOH | Up To £75k DOE | Kettering
2 weeks ago 
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Salary
£75,000
Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)
Contact
Iain Anderson
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
A true clinical lead role in Kettering. Governance, mentoring and case oversight—within a well-supported team and a no-OOH rota.
Who They Are
GVC is supporting a busy small animal practice in Kettering, Northamptonshire seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to head up clinical standards and outcomes. You’ll be joining a close-knit team and working in a setting designed for consistent, high-quality first-opinion care.
Team structure:
- 2 vets
- 4 RVNs
- 1 SVN
Facilities/kit confirmed:
- Digital X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Multiparameter monitors
- Dental X-ray
What You’ll Do
As the most senior clinician on site, you’ll set the clinical tone and ensure excellent patient and client outcomes. You will:
- Lead clinical standards, governance and day-to-day quality of care
- Provide senior oversight on complex medical and surgical cases
- Act as the primary point of clinical decision-making and guidance for the vet team
- Drive continuous improvement through clinical review, audits and agreed best practice
- Mentor and coach colleagues, supporting skill development and confident case management
- Handle clinical complaints appropriately and provide professional guidance when needed
- Work closely with practice leadership to support improvements in ways of working and overall performance
This role suits someone with a genuine appetite for leadership.
What You’ll Gain
- Salary up to £75,000 DOE
- Relocation support up to £5,000
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave and pay (maternity/paternity/adoption/surrogacy)
- RCVS fees, VDS cover and BVA membership (as stated)
- Cycle to Work / green car schemes (eligibility applies)
- Retail discounts/cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
- Structured development support including funded learning/CPD access and peer support networks (generalised)
The Rota
- Full-time: 40 hours over 4 days
- Shared Saturday rota: (09:00–12:00) with time off in lieu
- No out-of-hours or on-call
Tel: 0330 1135 222
Address:
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom