Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Leicester

Posting date:	10 February 2026
Salary:	£50,000 to £75,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	12 March 2026
Location:	LE3
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-56268-207265

Summary

Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Leicester
Salary up to £75,000 DOE | Tier 3 RCVS Hospital | No OOH

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a Tier 3 RCVS accredited veterinary hospital in Leicester, Leicestershire. This is a senior leadership role within a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital, offering advanced clinical facilities, a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, and a strong focus on wellbeing and career development.

This role is ideal for a confident, motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys mentoring others, leading clinical standards, and working within a progressive hospital environment.

The Practice

This modern, well-equipped veterinary hospital provides both first-opinion and advanced referral-level care and is supported by a dedicated 24-hour veterinary and nursing team, ensuring excellent continuity of care and work–life balance.

Facilities include:

• In-house CT scanner
• Advanced orthopaedics (TPLO, TTA, Tightrope, ASIF kit)
• Arthroscopy
• Dental suites with dental X-ray
• Video endoscopy
• Advanced ophthalmology equipment

You’ll work alongside certificate holders in ophthalmology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and ECC, managing a varied and rewarding caseload.

The Role – Lead Veterinary Surgeon

As Lead Vet, you will play a key role in shaping clinical excellence and team culture while remaining hands-on clinically.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, mentoring, and line-managing a team of 8 veterinary surgeons
• Maintaining and developing high clinical standards
• Supporting CPD, case discussions, and team development
• Working closely with the Practice Manager and Clinical Director
• Contributing to the hospital’s long-term clinical and leadership strategy

You’ll receive 0.5 days of protected admin time per week to support your leadership responsibilities.

Rota & Working Pattern

• Full-time position
• 4–5 days per week
• 1:4 Saturdays
• 1:15 Sundays
• No nights / no OOH
• Bank holidays on rota with additional pay

About You

Essential:

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
• Minimum 5 years’ UK small animal practice experience
• Confident in:
• Routine neutering
• Laparotomies
• Abdominal ultrasound
• TFAST / AFAST
• GDVs
• Dental procedures
• 15-minute consultations

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous leadership or line management experience
• Certificate holder or working towards a certificate

Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about team development, clinical excellence, and creating a positive, supportive workplace.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £75,000 DOE
• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional birthday leave
• Generous CPD allowance with certificate funding
• In-house CPD and referral-partner training
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Relocation support available
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Life assurance
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Monthly wellbeing events and workshops
• Clear progression and leadership development pathways

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a Lead Veterinary Surgeon job in Leicester within a genuinely supportive, forward-thinking hospital that invests heavily in its people, facilities, and culture. If you’re looking for a senior veterinary role where career progression, wellbeing, and clinical excellence truly go hand-in-hand, this position stands out.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on 01904 570056 or email w.kovach@purovets.com

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: JOB-56268