Jobs, fresher vacancy - Lead Veterinary Surgeon • West Sussex

Company: GLG Vets

West Sussex

Lead Veterinary Surgeon — Crawley, West Sussex Overview: Join a well‑run, friendly practice as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon based in Crawley, West Sussex. Crawley, West Sussex offers a great mix of community spirit, green spaces and handy transport links—ideal for a balanced lifestyle. Duties & Responsibilities Provide clinical leadership across consulting, soft tissue and routine surgeryChampion clinical governance, audits and best‑practice protocolsMentor and develop Vets, RVNs and SVNs; support CPD plansBuild trusted client relationships and deliver gold‑standard careOversee case continuity and contribute to rota planning and workflow Skills Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly with clients and colleaguesCalm decision‑maker with solid surgical and medical skillsComfortable with routine imaging and point‑of‑care diagnosticsTeam‑oriented mindset with a passion for continuous improvementOrganised, reliable and proactive in a busy first‑opinion setting Qualifications MRCVS registration (or eligibility)Experience in UK small‑animal first opinion practiceConfidence with routine surgery and consultsFurther certifications or a desire to pursue them welcomed What’s on Offer Competitive salary commensurate with experienceCPD encouraged and funded, with certificate support consideredGenerous holiday allowance and pension schemeRCVS/VDS fees paid (and BSAVA/BVA where applicable)Supportive, friendly team culture with real clinical autonomyProtected leadership time and input into clinical roadmap Ready to make a move? Click apply with your CV or reach out for a confidential chat—let’s see if this could be the perfect next step for you.