Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Large Animal

British Veterinary Association; Strathaven; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving veterinary practice as a Clinical Lead Farm Vet, where you will play a pivotal role in maintaining clinical excellence and mentoring fellow veterinarians. This full-time position offers a flexible work-life balance, with a supportive team environment that encourages professional growth. Enjoy generous benefits, including a competitive salary, a welcome bonus, and a commitment to your development through CPD opportunities. Experience the charm of Strathaven while making a significant impact in the veterinary field. Your passion for farm animal care and leadership will thrive in this dynamic setting.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

£1250 CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Flexible voluntary benefits

Discounted pet treatments

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Colleague wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experienced Clinical Lead Farm Vet with a passion for mentoring.
• Committed to clinical excellence and supporting less experienced vets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical standards and promote best practices.
• Support and mentor fellow vets in a diverse farm caseload.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Clinical Leadership

Mentoring

Farm Animal Care

Education

Veterinary Degree

DBR Qualification

Job description

Salary up to £65,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Avondale Vet Group is seeking an experienced and proactive Clinical Lead Farm Vet passionate about supporting others and advancing their career. This role is ideal for someone committed to clinical excellence, mentoring, and coaching fellow vets, and nurturing future talent. While this position offers leadership responsibilities, it does not include management duties related to finances or operations such as P&L or budgeting. The focus is on maintaining clinical standards, supporting less experienced vets, and promoting best practices across our diverse farm caseload.

As part of IVC Farm, you'll join a broad network of farm vets, providing ample opportunities for collaboration, development, and idea sharing. We promote a culture of teamwork through regular practice-wide, leadership, and departmental meetings to ensure connectivity and support.

Fix or flex - find your perfect balance

We recognize the importance of work-life balance. Our flexible rota patterns and working hours can be tailored to your personal needs. Whether you prefer fixed or flexible schedules, we are committed to accommodating you.

The full-time role involves up to 40 hours per week over 5 days, including a weekly half-day following a weekend on call. Working hours are 8:30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. The current rota operates on a 1 in 4 schedule, with a day off in lieu after a weekend on call and additional pay for out-of-hours work. A pickup vehicle will be provided for work and personal use.

Find your future

At Avondale, we are a thriving, large semi-rural practice offering small animal, equine, and farm veterinary services. Our purpose-built facilities are just 40 minutes from Glasgow, located in Strathaven. Our farm team handles a varied caseload, from dairy to beef, sheep, and smallholding work. We are committed to professional growth, with team members holding qualifications such as the DBR. Established in 1921, Avondale boasts a rich history, including the first diagnosis and report of a left displaced abomasum (LDA).

Our team comprises 2 clinical directors, a practice manager, 20 vets, 7 RVNs, 3 SVNs, and 9 support staff. We foster a supportive environment that promotes both professional and personal development. Located near Strathaven, a charming market town with excellent amenities and easy access to Glasgow, it's a wonderful place to live and work.

We also enjoy social activities outside of work, such as participating in local events like the annual Strathaven Raft Race, emphasizing our team spirit.

Because our people matter

We value our team as the key to our success. We invest in our people, facilities, and processes. Benefits include:

Work-life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional holiday for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
• Colleague wellbeing initiatives

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro-rata)
• Certificate support
• Learning and development via IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia
• Research funding opportunities for vets and nurses
• £1250 annual Care Fund for vets
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme with contributions from IVC Evidensia
• Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes
• Flexible voluntary benefits
• Discounts and cashback offers with participating retailers
• Discounted pet treatments at IVC practices