Senior Vet Surgeon

1 week ago

Barnet, Greater London, United Kingdom Vets Now Full time £60,000 - £95,000 per year

Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Emergency and Critical Care (ECC)

Location:
Barnet

Salary:
up to £95,000 DOE

Contract Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Collaborate, thrive, and save pets' lives

At Vets Now, we believe that when your purpose is to make a difference, you deserve a team that shares your passion. In our Barnet clinic, we're looking for a Head/Lead Veterinary Surgeon to lead from the front – inspiring clinical excellence and guiding a high-performing and collaborative team that supports pets and people when they need it most.

Barnet is known for its green spaces, diverse cultural scene and family-friendly environment. With some areas having a village feel, you'll also find a good selection of schools, parks, historic landmarks, art trails and convenient access to airports.

Lead with Clinical Excellence

As Senior Vet, you'll lead by example by blending clinical expertise with mentorship and collaboration. You'll set the tone for quality care, lead in emergency situations, and support the development of your fellow clinicians. You'll have responsibility for:

  • Driving and upholding clinical standards across the clinic
  • Supporting the growth, training and wellbeing of your veterinary team
  • Identifying clinical development opportunities and shaping team progression
  • Championing innovation and service improvement within the clinic

This is more than a job. This is a vital leadership role with real impact where your guidance helps shape the future of ECC, while making a difference to patients, clients, and colleagues every day.

Work-Life Balance That Works For You

This full-time role averages
40 hours per week
, including:

  • Weekday nights and 1:2 weekends (mix of nights and days)
  • Nightshifts , Saturday day and Sunday day
  • Shared bank holidays
  • No more than
    three consecutive nights
  • Protected time for leadership duties and meetings

We understand that life outside of work matters too. That's why we offer flexibility and can explore
part-time arrangements
, depending on clinic requirements because your balance is our priority.

Rewarding Work, Your Way

We look after you, so you can look after them, by offering a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Salary up to £95,000 DOE
  • Seven weeks pro rata annual leave
  • £1,875 CPD allowance + 35 paid CPD hours (pro rata)
  • RCVS fees, VECCS membership, and VDS cover
  • Private medical insurance
  • Family-friendly policies
    – enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay
  • Leadership Development Programme
  • Access to our
    AdvantEdge
    clinical training platform
  • Standard pension contributions (5% employee / 3% employer)
  • Up to 50% discounted pet care

Support That Sets You Up for Success

You're
never alone
at Vets Now: on-shift you'll work alongside a registered vet nurse, an animal care assistant and a receptionist, and you can contact any of our clinics or referral centers across the UK at any time, day or night, if needing to discuss a particular case or share ideas.

You'll also be supported by our Support Office in Dunfermline, where our teams work behind the scenes to help you thrive. Our Call Handlers and Customer Care Advisors ensure you can focus on what matters most to your patients.

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you'd like to visit the clinic or chat about the role before applying, contact Anne in our Talent Team at anne.-

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