Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Somerset


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£50,000 to £75,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	SOMERSET
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	14 Nov 2026

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Summary

Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Somerset – Up to £75,000 + CPD

Ready to take the lead? This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Veterinary Surgeon to step into a clinical leadership role at a supportive small animal practice in Somerset, with a salary of up to £75,000 DOE, a dedicated CPD budget and

no out-of-hours work.

Whether already an experienced Lead Vet or ready to take the next step, this role offers the chance to shape clinical standards, mentor colleagues and help drive the practice forward, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

The essentials:

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Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE

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Hours: 40 hours per week

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Contract: Full-time, permanent

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Rota: Saturday mornings on a rota basis

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Benefits: CPD budget, career development and no OOH

Why Join?

• Competitive salary up to £75,000

• No out-of-hours work

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

• CPD budget to develop clinical interests and leadership skills

• Opportunity to influence clinical standards and practice development

The Role

The Lead Veterinary Surgeon will provide clinical leadership and guidance to the veterinary team, promoting excellent patient care and a positive working culture.

Responsibilities include mentoring colleagues, maintaining high clinical standards, improving services and practice processes, and building strong client relationships. The successful candidate will also have the freedom to develop their own clinical interests while contributing to the continued success of the practice.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be an RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon with small animal experience, strong clinical and communication skills, and a genuine passion for patient and client care.

They will be approachable, organised and proactive, with the ability to support and motivate colleagues. Previous leadership or mentoring experience would be beneficial, but support will be available for the right candidate.

Ready for Your Next Career Move?

For a Veterinary Surgeon who wants to combine excellent clinical care with leadership, mentoring and professional growth, this is an opportunity to make a real difference within a supportive Somerset practice.

Apply today to find out more.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email

m.pinder@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at

WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

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-60007

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