Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Leicester Lead and mentor a skilled veterinary team at a progressive Leicestershire practice, while maintaining a clinical focus and protected admin time Work with state-of-the-art facilities including in-house CT, dental suites, video endoscopy, TPLO/TTA/Tightrope, arthroscopy, and advanced ophthalmology equipment Enjoy a supportive and collaborative environment with monthly clinical meetings, professional development opportunities, and encouragement for certificate studies Thrive in a role that values staff well-being, offering personalized rotas, mental health support, counselling services, stress management workshops, and wellness events, with a salary of up to £75,000 per annum DOE and a generous benefits package A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a progressive and supportive practice in Leicestershire. The role offers the chance to lead and mentor a skilled team of vets at the Whetstone branch, with the support of a Practice Manager and Clinical Director, while maintaining a strong clinical focus and 0.5 days per week for administrative duties. The practice is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including in-house CT, dental suites with X-ray, video endoscopy, ASIF kits, TPLO/TTA/Tightrope, arthroscopy, and advanced ophthalmology equipment. As part of a collaborative team, there are monthly clinical meetings to discuss cases, share knowledge, and support professional development, including encouragement for certificate studies in areas of interest. Staff well-being is a priority, with personalized rotas, mental health support, counselling services, stress management workshops, and wellness events to ensure a healthy work-life balance. The ideal candidate will be RCVS registered with at least 5 years of general practice experience, a passion for team development, and confidence performing routine surgeries, abdominal ultrasound, TFAST/AFAST imaging, exploratory laparotomies, and routine dental procedures, with line management experience desirable but not essential. The Rota Full time position 4-5 days per week 1:4 Saturdays No OOH! Bank holiday on a rota – extra pay Benefits 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays & a day for your birthday Salary up to £75,000 per annum DOE Relocation package Generous CPD allowance Career progression opportunities Enhanced family policies & sickness pay Staff discount schemes Pension scheme Plus much more! For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Will on or email 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-55294