Job Description Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Lead, Inspire, and Make a Difference Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester Hours: 4-day working week with some weekend shifts Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Looking for a Leadership Role that Combines Clinical Excellence with Compassion? We’re searching for an experienced and motivated Veterinary Surgeon to lead our team and help deliver exceptional, accessible care. In this role, you’ll guide and mentor a skilled veterinary team, helping to maintain high standards in clinical care while fostering a nurturing, supportive environment. You'll work closely with the Practice Manager and Lead Nurse to oversee daily operations, assess performance metrics, and ensure the clinic’s ongoing success. Why This Role? We reinvest our profits back into patient care and our team’s growth. This unique structure means your leadership contributes directly to an organisation that balances people, pets, and the planet. If you’re passionate about both veterinary care and making a real difference in the community, this is the ideal opportunity. About You: Clinical Leader: You have a strong clinical skillset and a natural ability to coach, mentor, and inspire others. Great Communicator: You’re confident and clear in both client and team interactions, creating trust and transparency. Business Acumen: Experience with KPIs and clinic performance is preferred, though not essential for success. Experienced Manager: You have a background in conducting 1-2-1s, performance management, and leading team meetings. Vision-Driven: You share our mission to make veterinary care affordable and accessible to all. Benefits We Offer: We understand that leading a team takes commitment, so we offer: 4-day working week with some weekend work for a balanced schedule 6 weeks of holiday per year to recharge 52 weeks of sickness benefit, private healthcare, and a free employee assistance program RCVS and VDS fees covered, plus visa sponsorship for international candidates Generous CPD funding, with opportunities to pursue UK and international certifications up to diploma level Employee discounts and the Cycle-to-Work and E-Car schemes for sustainable commuting options Enhanced parental leave and counselling support covering mental, financial, and life matters after one year of service Ready to Lead? If you’re a visionary vet eager to blend compassionate clinical work with impactful leadership, this is the role for you. Join us in helping to make veterinary care accessible to everyone, and lead a team that shares your passion for both people and pets. Apply now to take your career in a direction that truly makes a difference