Lead Veterinary Surgeon Job in UK 2026 Medivet & Partners

A leading veterinary care network is recruiting a Lead Veterinary Surgeon for a permanent full-time or part-time position in Calne, United Kingdom. This opportunity includes UK visa sponsorship and relocation support, making it highly suitable for international-qualified veterinary professionals seeking career progression in the UK.

This role combines hands on clinical practice with leadership responsibility, offering overseas candidates the chance to step into a senior position within a modern, well-supported practice environment.

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will take ownership of day to day clinical standards while mentoring colleagues and driving continuous improvement across the practice. You'll work closely with nursing leadership to manage workflow, support clinical governance, and ensure excellent continuity of care.

This is a practical leadership role where you will balance consults and surgery with team development, client communication, and quality assurance. You'll have autonomy to shape services locally while benefiting from regional referral support and advanced diagnostic resources. Flexible working options are available, making this role attractive for professionals seeking both career growth and lifestyle balance.

The position is with Medivet, one of the UK's largest veterinary groups, operating over 400 practices, including 24 hour hospitals and referral centres across the UK and Europe. Medivet is known for combining community focused care with strong clinical infrastructure, providing veterinarians with access to imaging, ECC support, internal CPD, and funded certifications. International hires benefit from structured onboarding, relocation assistance, and visa sponsorship where required.

• Lead clinical standards in consultations and surgery
• Mentor RVNs and support student training and clinical governance
• Build trusted client relationships and deliver evidence based care
• Manage case continuity, rotas, and workflow alongside nursing leadership
• Contribute to audits, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives
• Develop tailored treatment plans and communicate clearly with clients
• Support regional collaboration and Medivet clinical communities

• MRCVS qualification with solid small animal clinical experience
• Confidence in routine surgery and medicine
• Ability to manage more complex cases with referral support
• Positive leadership mindset with strong communication skills
• Interest in developing others within a collaborative team
• Certificate holder or working toward certification (supported)

This role offers private medical insurance, generous annual leave, funded CPD (£1,500 plus paid study days), paid professional fees, wellness support, and clear internal career pathways. Additional benefits include visa sponsorship, relocation assistance, sabbatical options, and lifestyle perks such as cycle to work schemes and staff discounts.

If you're an internationally qualified veterinary surgeon ready to step into leadership while building a long term career in the UK, this Calne based opportunity delivers professional growth, clinical autonomy, and full relocation support for 2026.