We’re looking for a dedicated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our fantastic team at Medivet Kingsbury. This is a brilliant opportunity to take the lead at a dynamic and well-supported practice, working alongside an experienced team while benefiting from the wider Medivet network.
Medivet Kingsbury is a modern, well-equipped clinic in North London, offering a full range of veterinary services including digital x-rays, dental facilities, and in-house laboratory diagnostics.
The practice is just 10 minutes from our Hendon 24-Hour Hospital, giving you direct access to advanced equipment and a wealth of expertise in neurology, surgery, internal medicine, and more.
As Lead Vet, you’ll be part of a close-knit team and collaborate regularly with colleagues at Hendon. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including MRI/CT, endoscopy, arthroscopy, ultrasound, and multi-parameter monitoring. All out-of-hours care is handled by the hospital, providing comprehensive support for your patients and peace of mind for you.
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, with either 1 in 3 Saturdays or 1 in 6 full weekends at our Hendon 24-Hour Hospital.
We are also pleased to offer a £5,000 sign-on bonus for this role.
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Learning and development
£1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
Funded certificates and internal career pathways
Additional support
Lead Vet Contribution Scheme
RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid
Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available
Sabbatical options based on length of service
Lifestyle
Cycle to Work
Season Ticket loans
Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You want to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you. We welcome applications from experienced Vets ready to lead, develop and inspire.
What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
Work collaboratively within a supportive team
Share your skills, inspiring others and supporting our Medivet communities’ development
About Medivet
Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community.
We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.