Clinical Lead/Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Aniaml

VC Evidensia UK; Fredericton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to lead a supportive team in a beautiful location. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence clinical excellence while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. With a commitment to continuous professional development, you will have access to generous CPD funding and a supportive environment that values employee wellbeing. Join a culture that prioritizes patient care and client communication, and be part of a team that truly values its members. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Retail discounts

Pet treatment discounts

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary surgery with a focus on small animals.
• Leadership skills to guide and support clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Practice Director in clinical decision-making.
• Drive clinical standards and nurture the team.

Skills

Veterinary Surgery

Clinical Leadership

Patient Care

Client Communication

Education

Veterinary Medicine Degree

CPD Certification

Tools

CT Scanner

Digital X-ray

In-house Diagnostics

Job description

Clinical Lead/Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our well-established and supportive team at South Devon Veterinary Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career by contributing to both clinical excellence and the development of our team.

About the Role

In this leadership role, you will support the Practice Director in guiding the practice and nurturing our team. Responsibilities can be tailored depending on the site and your interests, but may include:

• Supporting clinical team
• Helping drive clinical standards and decision-making

We pride ourselves on excellent patient care and outstanding client communication—if these values resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you.

Work-Life Balance That Works for You

• 4-day working week for genuine work/life balance
• Based across 4 sites
• Participation in the weekend rota, shared evenly among the team

Facilities & Supportive Team

You’ll be working in the beautiful South Devon area close to Dartmoor and our beaches, surrounded by experienced and friendly colleagues. Our facilities include:

• A hospital (South Devon Veterinary Hospital & Referrals) with on-site CT, digital and dental X-ray, and in-house diagnostics
• 3 satellite branches, each with its own team and loyal clients
• Access to South Devon Veterinary Referrals with Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Cardiology services, with opportunities to develop our referral facilities
• A culture of support, wellbeing, and continuous professional development

We actively encourage our team to pursue CPD and in-house learning to develop both clinically and personally.

Interested?

We’d love to speak with you! Get in touch today to learn more about how this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Because Our Employees Matter

We recognize that our people are fundamental to our success. Investing in our team, premises, and processes is core to what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional holiday for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Wellbeing initiatives

Development Opportunities

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata)
• Certificate support
• Access to the IVC Evidensia Academy for learning and development
• Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
• £1250 per annum via the Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional benefits include a company pension scheme with contributions from IVC Evidensia, schemes supporting greener commutes, voluntary benefits, retail discounts, and pet treatment discounts.

We are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging, and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Location

South Devon Veterinary Hospital, Abbotskerswell, Old Cider Works, Abbotskerswell, Devon, TQ12 5GH, United Kingdom

Questions?

Contact Maizie Brown from our recruitment team for any questions about this role.