Lead Veterinary Surgeon Small Animal Practice | Leicestershire (Rutland area) Salary up to £75,000 DOE | Full Time | No On-Call A well-established and thriving first opinion small animal practice in Leicestershire is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly, community-focused team. This is a rare opportunity for a confident vet looking to take the next step into leadership while remaining clinically active and well supported. With 24/7 on-site emergency care, excellent facilities, and a strong reputation locally, this practice delivers high-quality, bespoke, and affordable veterinary care to a loyal client base who truly value the service they receive. The Role – Lead Veterinary Surgeon As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will play a pivotal role in driving clinical excellence, leadership, and team development. This is a hands-on role combining clinical work with leadership responsibilities, ideal for an experienced vet who enjoys mentoring and influencing best practice. Key responsibilities include: Providing high-quality veterinary care across a varied small animal caseload Leading clinical governance and maintaining exceptional clinical standards Confident interpretation of diagnostics and clinical decision-making Supporting and mentoring veterinary colleagues and nursing teams Working closely with the Practice Manager on rota planning, wellbeing, and operational decisions Promoting a positive, collaborative, and supportive team culture Delivering outstanding client care and communication About the Practice Well-equipped small animal first opinion practice On-site emergency care 24/7, 365 days a year Excellent facilities including dental x-ray, laparoscope, and gastroscope Supportive clinical team, including vets with postgraduate certificates Strong administrative and management support, allowing you to focus on clinical work Deeply rooted in the local community, supporting local pet charities This is a genuinely supportive environment where mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning are part of everyday life. Career Development & Leadership Support Whether your passion lies in surgery, medicine, or leadership, this role offers real flexibility and progression: Leadership training and development support Generous CPD allowance and certificate support Encouragement to shape the future direction of the practice Opportunity to truly influence clinical standards and team wellbeing This role would suit: An experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to step into leadership Or an established Lead Vet looking for a fresh challenge in a supportive practice The Rota Full-time position over 4 or 5 days 1:5 weekends No on-call Focus on work-life balance and wellbeing Salary & Benefits Salary up to £75,000 DOE 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays Extra day off for your birthday Generous CPD allowance Relocation support available RCVS & VDS fees paid Paid lunch breaks Employee discounts Enhanced family-friendly policies Life assurance E-car salary sacrifice scheme Plus many additional benefits Ready to Lead and Make a Difference? If you’re a Lead Veterinary Surgeon looking to grow, influence, and be genuinely valued — or an experienced vet ready to step up — this is an outstanding opportunity to join a practice where your voice matters and your leadership can shape the future of veterinary care. Apply now to find out more or arrange a confidential discussion. Please contact Will on or email to 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 no: JOB-56327