Head Vet Job in Feltham, West London | From £75,000 | Full-Time Permanent

Date Posted: 29 April 2026

Employment Type: Veterinary Surgeon

Company Name: Artemis Vet Search
Location:
 West London
Salary: From £75000 +

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Job Description:

Head Veterinary Surgeon Job in Feltham, West London

Looking for a Head Vet job in Feltham, West London with real leadership impact? This is a rare opportunity to lead a brand-new, purpose-built veterinary practice from day one.

Based in Feltham, West London, with excellent transport links and easy access to Heathrow, Ashford and Sunbury, this role is ideal for an experienced vet ready to step into clinical leadership.

As Head Vet, you’ll have full clinical ownership of the practice — shaping the team, culture, and clinical standards while delivering outstanding care to the local community.


Why This Head Vet Role is Unique

Most Head Vet roles in West London involve stepping into an established team. This opportunity allows you to build and lead your own veterinary practice from the ground up.

You’ll work in a modern, state-of-the-art veterinary surgery in Feltham, fully equipped with advanced diagnostics and designed to support:

  • High clinical standards
  • Efficient workflows
  • A calm, pet-friendly environment
  • A collaborative and supportive team culture

Key Responsibilities – Head Vet

As a Head Veterinary Surgeon, you will:

  • Lead, inspire, and develop your clinical team
  • Set and maintain high standards of clinical governance
  • Deliver excellent first-opinion medicine and surgery
  • Mentor and support veterinary colleagues and nurses
  • Build strong, lasting relationships with clients
  • Engage with the local Feltham community
  • Shape the direction, culture, and long-term success of the practice

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining clinical excellence with genuine influence and autonomy.


Working Hours & Flexibility

  • 4 days per week (9-hour shifts)
  • 1 in 4 weekends
  • Average 39 hours per week
  • Dedicated admin time built into every shift

Designed to support work-life balance for senior vets.


Salary & Benefits – Head Vet Job West London

This Head Vet job in Feltham offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package:

Professional & Financial

  • Quarterly recognition payments
  • CPD allowance + funded memberships
  • Leadership training & career progression
  • Income protection
  • Electric car scheme

Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing

  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
  • Wellbeing support services
  • Compassionate leave

About the Practice – Veterinary Jobs West London

You’ll be joining a nationwide, independent, family-owned veterinary group with a clear mission:

To help pets live long, happy, and healthy lives with the people who love them.

This new Feltham, West London veterinary surgery is designed to feel different — modern, calm, and focused on both patient and team wellbeing.

With continued growth and investment, this is an exciting time to join and lead.


Candidate Requirements – Head Vet Role

This Head Vet job in Feltham, West London is ideal for a vet who:

  • Has strong all-round GP veterinary experience
  • Is confident in both medicine and surgery
  • Enjoys leading, mentoring, and developing teams
  • Is passionate about clinical excellence and patient care
  • Communicates clearly and builds trust with clients and colleagues
  • Is organised, proactive, and calm under pressure
  • Wants to take full ownership of a practice and make it their own

Apply for Head Vet Job in Feltham, West London

If you’re searching for a Head Veterinary Surgeon job in West London where you can lead, influence, and build something from the ground up, this is your opportunity.

Apply today to lead a brand-new veterinary practice in Feltham from day one.

 

Job Ref: Art2101

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