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Job Title: Lead Veterinary Surgeon
Location: Village Vets, Hampstead Hospital, London
Role type: Permanent
Salary: From £75,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Hours: Full-time 42 hours per week. 4-day week and 1 in 4 full weekends with time back in lieu.

You’ll be part of a passionate team committed to delivering the highest standards of service and outcomes for our patients and clients. In this leadership role, you’ll line manage a team of 4 vets within a wider group of 12, including 2 fellow Lead Vets, a Clinical Director, and our dedicated night team.
This position offers a balanced mix of clinical and protected management time, allowing you to lead by example while supporting team development and practice performance. You’ll champion clinical excellence, foster a collaborative and respectful culture, and ensure exceptional patient care through empathetic leadership.
Working hours: Full-time across a 4-day week, including 1 in 4 full weekends. You’ll have a fixed day off (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday), with some shifts finishing at 8pm.