This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and capable vet looking to take the next step in their career as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon at our established Medivet Mill Hill practice to cover Maternity leave. Whether you're stepping into leadership for the first time or bringing previous experience, this role offers the ideal balance of clinical autonomy, team leadership, and quality of life.
Working 3 days a week (with a full-time equivalent salary of £60,000), you’ll lead a close-knit team comprising one experienced RVN and a dedicated VCA, both of whom are passionate about delivering outstanding care to pets and clients alike. Your leadership will help shape the future of the clinic — clinically and culturally — while still giving you time for personal growth, CPD and life outside of work.
The mat cover will be to start in December for 12 months.
You'll be based in a modern, well-equipped clinic featuring:
2 consult rooms
Dedicated operating theatre
Digital x-ray and dental facilities
While you’ll manage general practice cases and routine surgeries, you’ll also benefit from direct support and referral pathways to Medivet 24-Hour Hendon, located just a few minutes away — ensuring your patients always have access to round-the-clock care when needed.
This is a sole-charge role, You’ll also take part in a light weekend and on-call rota: 1 in 3 Sundays, 2 weeks of on-call annually, and just 2 bank holidays per year.
If you're seeking a role where you can make a real impact, enjoy clinical freedom, and work a sustainable part-time rota, Mill Hill could be the perfect fit.
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.