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Head Veterinary Surgeon

Feltham, Greater London
Reference HVS001Posted 30/09/2026
Pay
From £75,000 per year
Working pattern
Four 9-hour shifts per week, average 39 hours per week
Weekends / on-call
1 in 4 weekends; dedicated admin time built into each shift.

Benefits and development

  • Quarterly recognition payments
  • CPD allowance + funded memberships
  • Internal leadership training and career progression
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  • Income protection
  • Electric car scheme
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
  • Help at Hand wellbeing support
  • Compassionate leave

Vacancy details

About the role

Provide hands-on first-opinion medicine and surgery while leading the clinical team.

Candor Vets is working with an established veterinary practice in Feltham, Greater London to find a Head Vet.

What you will be doing

  • Set and maintain clinical governance and standards across the new surgery.
  • Recruit, mentor and develop team members to deliver consistent, high-quality care.
  • Build professional relationships with clients and engage with the local community.

Working pattern

  • Four 9-hour shifts per week, averaging 39 hours.

Practice and facilities

  • Lead a purpose-built, newly opened veterinary surgery and influence clinical protocols and service delivery.

Team and support

  • Line-manage and support clinical colleagues with dedicated protected time for administration included within shifts.
  • Access to internal leadership training and CPD support.

Development

  • Opportunities to shape the practice’s clinical direction and progress into senior leadership roles.

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