Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Medivet Calne, full or part time, permanent position Medivet Calne is looking for a confident, forward-thinking Lead Veterinary Surgeon to guide our friendly team, drive clinical excellence and deliver brilliant client care. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape standards, mentor colleagues and build on the practice’s strong community reputation. Why join Medivet Calne? A welcoming, well-established practice with a loyal client base and varied caseload Support from a wider regional network and access to Medivet’s referral, imaging and ECC colleagues Modern kit you’d expect in a progressive GP practice (digital X-ray, ultrasound, dental facilities, in-house lab) Autonomy to develop services and champion high level care The role Lead day-to-day clinical practice and set the tone for excellent medical and surgical standards Coach, develop and line-manage RVNs; support student training and clinical governance Build trusted client relationships, communicate clearly and make confident, evidence-based decisions Oversee case continuity, rota planning and workflow alongside the Head Nurse Contribute to audits, protocols and quality improvement across the practice and region About you MRCVS with solid small-animal experience and a passion for leadership Comfortable with routine surgery and medicine; confident managing more complex cases with referral support Positive, collaborative communicator who enjoys developing others Certificate holder or working towards a certificate (supported) is a plus Rota & hours 3- 4 days (1in 3 Saturday morning weekend rota; no BH, no on call) We’re open to discussing flexible options—tell us what works for you Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer: Health and wellbeing • Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one • 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support • Life Assurance 3 x salary Annual leave • 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service • Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you Learning and development • £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year • Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals • Funded certificates and internal career pathways Additional support • Lead Vet Contribution Scheme • RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid. • Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available • Sabbatical options based on length of service Lifestyle • Cycle to Work • Season Ticket loans • Discounts on Medivet products and services About you You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You want to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you. We welcome applications from experienced Vets ready to lead, develop and inspire. What you’ll be doing Typically, in this role, you’ll: • Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance • Develop tailored treatment plans with clients • Work collaboratively within a supportive team • Share your skills, inspiring others and supporting our Medivet communities’ development About Medivet Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community. We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.