Join Biggleswade Vets for Pets as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon in this full-time, owner-led practice offering flexible working arrangements and a salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE. You will combine hands-on clinical care with leadership, mentoring, and practice development alongside an experienced team.
Requirements
Veterinary degree registrable with the RCVS
Previous experience as a veterinary surgeon with strong medical and surgical skills
Passion for mentoring colleagues and supporting newer graduates
Commitment to maintaining high clinical standards
No specific minimum years of experience stated beyond being an experienced vet
Skills & Responsibilities
Surgery and Medicine: Deliver high-quality medical and surgical patient care using the practice's digital X-ray, ultrasound, and K-laser equipment.
Mentorship and Leadership: Support and mentor team members, particularly newer graduates, fostering a collaborative clinical environment.
Clinical Governance: Maintain high clinical standards and contribute ideas to help grow the practice alongside the Practice Owner.
Practice Development: Engage in future progression and potential buy-in partnership opportunities.
Potential transition routes: People from Senior Veterinary Surgeon or experienced Veterinary Surgeon roles may bring strong clinical and leadership skills, alongside meeting RCVS registration requirements.
Job description
Lead Veterinary Surgeon | Up to £75,000 FTE DOE | Full-Time | Flexible Working | Future Partnership Potential
Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and play a key role in shaping the future of a growing practice?
Biggleswade Vets for Pets is looking for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, experienced team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced vet who enjoys a mix of medicine, surgery, leadership and mentoring, and is looking for a role where they can truly make an impact.
As an owner-led practice, we're looking for someone who wants to be more than just another team member. We want a collaborative leader who is invested in developing people, driving clinical excellence and helping us continue to grow. For the right person, there is genuine scope for future progression, including potential buy-in opportunities.
A Leadership Role with Real Influence
Working alongside our Practice Owner, Sarah, an RVN with more than 20 years of experience in veterinary practice, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the direction of the practice while maintaining a hands-on clinical role.
We're looking for an experienced vet who:
Has strong medical and surgical skills
Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues, particularly newer graduates
Leads by example and enjoys being part of a close-knit team
Is passionate about maintaining high clinical standards
Wants to contribute ideas and help grow the practice
Is looking for a role with long-term career potential
This is very much a team-focused position. You'll be supported by an experienced and capable team while helping to develop both our people and our clinical offering.
A Well-Organised Working Day
Providing excellent patient care starts with giving our team the time and support they need to do their best work.
You'll benefit from:
20-minute consultations
Protected lunch breaks and dedicated admin time
A structured diary with one vet operating and two consulting at the start of the day
Excellent support from an experienced nursing team
A welcoming and collaborative working environment
We also work with a consistent team of regular locum vets who choose to return to the practice time and again, something we're particularly proud of.
Meet the Team
You'll be joining a knowledgeable and supportive team that currently includes:
1 additional full-time Veterinary Surgeon
5 RVNs
1 SVN
1 VCA
5 Receptionists
1 Practice Manager (RVN)
Our team brings a wide range of expertise, including:
ISFM Cat Friendly Nursing certification
Fear Free accreditation
Mental Health First Aider training
Ophthalmology expertise within the wider veterinary team
We're passionate about developing our nurses and continuing to expand their involvement with Schedule 3 procedures, creating a collaborative and progressive clinical environment.
Well Equipped to Support You
Our practice is fully equipped with:
Digital X-ray
Ultrasound
Tonometry
K-Laser
We're also a Cat Friendly Practice with:
Three consultation rooms
Dedicated prep area
Separate isolation facilities
Separate kennel areas
Staff office and kitchen facilities
Why Biggleswade?
Located close to the train station with free on-site parking, our practice offers easy commuting and a fantastic work-life balance.
We're also happy to discuss flexible and part-time working options to create a rota that works for you.
What We Can Offer
Salary up to £75,000 FTE depending on experience
Flexible working arrangements
1 in 4 weekend rota
20-minute consultations
Protected lunch and admin time
Generous CPD allowance
Certificate funding and support
Paid professional memberships
Genuine opportunity to influence and grow the practice
Potential future buy-in opportunity for the right candidate
Free parking
Excellent transport links
If you're an experienced vet looking for a leadership role where you can mentor others, influence the future direction of a practice and become part of a supportive, owner-led team, we'd love to hear from you.
