Head Small Animal Vet Opportunity - North East London - Full-time - 1:4 Weekends

**Head Veterinary Surgeon Opportunity in Waltham Forest**

• The practice is seeking a Head Veterinary Surgeon to lead its team in Waltham Forest.
• This position offers the chance to drive continuous improvement in clinical standards and services, aiming to establish the practice as a centre of clinical excellence.
• The successful candidate will be a key member of the management team, possessing high clinical expertise and a passion for delivering outstanding care.
• Leadership skills and the ability to inspire and coach colleagues to deliver evidence-based care are essential.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Lead and manage the veterinary team.
• Deliver against strategic clinical visions.
• Ensure continuous professional development across all levels.
• Provide gold-standard care.

**Working Pattern:**

• Four days a week.
• One weekend every four weeks.
• On-call duties for overnight inpatients.

**Salary:**

• They are offering a very competitive salary of between £75,000 and £90,000 p/a, reflective of skills and experience.

**Benefits:**

They offer all the usual benefits you would expect, with some additional ones including:

• Quarterly recognition payments.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Income protection.
• Internal leadership training.

**About the Practice:**

The practice operates as part of the UK’s largest independent, family-owned veterinary group, providing exceptional care in local communities. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including an in-house lab, digital x-ray, and ultrasound, the practice offers services such as surgery, dentistry, and microchipping. The team includes experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses, and administrative staff, focusing on continuous professional development and flexible scheduling.

**Clinical Specialities:**

• Orthopaedics
• Exotic pet care
• BOAS surgery
• Feline medicine

The practice is committed to creating an environment where colleagues enjoy working, patients remain calm, and customers feel assured. It continually invests in developing its team, ensuring a supportive and engaging workplace.

**Job Reference No:** JN-072025-32606