Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Ivc; Perth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elevate financial package up to £100,0

Welcome Bonus up to £10,000

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Concierge relocation support

Up to 3 days paid leave for move

Job summary

inspiring vet care is seeking a Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon to oversee clinical standards across Fair City and Crieff Vets. The role blends hands-on veterinary work with leadership responsibilities, operating on a 50/50 site split between the two practices.

You will shape clinical governance, mentor colleagues, and drive quality improvement within our veterinary network. The Elevate programme enhances remuneration and relocation support with a generous package.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration.
• Significant experience within first opinion veterinary practice.
• Experience in leadership and clinical governance.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality consultations and manage a varied medical and surgical caseload.
• Lead clinical standards across two practices and support high-quality patient care.
• Drive clinical governance initiatives, including audits, protocols and continuous improvement.
• Act as clinical lead and support with complex cases and second opinions.
• Mentor and develop colleagues, support CPD and clinical progression.
• Collaborate with Practice Managers to steer clinical strategy and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Mentoring

Communication

Governance

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Job description

Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Fair City & Crieff Vets

Elevate Financial Package up to £100,000

Salary up to £80,000 DOE

Welcome Bonus up to £10,000

Relocation Allowance up to £8,000

Elevate Bonus – 25% of salary paid in month 6, plus a further 25% pro-rata paid in month 12

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Fair City & Crieff Vets are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to take the next step into clinical leadership across our two sister practices, working on a 50/50 split between our Fair City and Crieff sites.

This is an exciting Elevate opportunity for a vet who wants to make a real impact clinically and within their teams while remaining closely connected to a varied first opinion caseload. You’ll help shape clinical standards, support and develop colleagues and drive continuous improvement across both practices, with the support of a wider veterinary network behind you.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll be a senior clinical presence across both practices, combining hands-on veterinary work with responsibility for clinical standards, governance and the development of your colleagues.

You’ll work closely with the Practice Managers and wider leadership team to support the clinical direction of both practices, while remaining an active member of the veterinary team and continuing to develop your own clinical interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality consultations and managing a varied medical and surgical caseload
• Leading clinical standards across both practices and supporting consistently high-quality patient care
• Leading clinical governance initiatives, including audits, protocol development and continuous improvement
• Acting as a clinical point of contact and providing second opinions and support with complex cases
• Mentoring and supporting veterinary colleagues, encouraging CPD and clinical progression
• Supporting colleagues with case discussions, clinical decision-making and development
• Identifying opportunities to improve clinical processes, patient care and outcomes
• Encouraging knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous clinical development
• Building strong relationships across the veterinary, nursing, reception and support teams
• Working closely with Practice Managers and the wider leadership team to support clinical strategy and performance
• Continuing to pursue and develop your own clinical interests

Working Pattern

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• 50/50 split between Fair City and Crieff Vets
• Flexible working patterns and part-time applications considered for the right candidate
• Participation in a shared weekend and out-of-hours rota, with further details available on enquiry

More About Fair City & Crieff Vets

Fair City and Crieff combine the friendly, community feel of local veterinary practices with the support, equipment and development opportunities of a wider veterinary group.

You’ll work across both sites, building strong relationships with experienced veterinary and nursing teams and helping to create a consistent and collaborative approach to clinical care.

Across the practices, you’ll have access to:

• Laparoscopic surgical equipment
• Digital ultrasonography
• IM3 dental radiography
• In-house laboratory facilities
• Digital radiography
• Laser therapy equipment

You’ll see a varied first opinion caseload across both practices, giving you plenty of opportunity to continue developing your own clinical interests alongside your leadership responsibilities.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who combines strong clinical capability with a collaborative approach to leadership and development. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS
• Significant experience within first opinion veterinary practice
• Strong clinical capability across medical and surgical cases
• Confidence supporting colleagues with complex cases and clinical decision-making
• An interest in clinical governance, quality improvement and developing clinical standards
• Strong communication, mentoring and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative leadership style and a passion for developing others
• The confidence to take ownership of clinical standards and drive positive change across both practices

Previous leadership experience would be advantageous, but we're also keen to hear from experienced Veterinary Surgeons who are ready to take the next step in their leadership career.

The Elevate Opportunity

This role forms part of our Elevate programme, offering an enhanced financial package alongside the opportunity to take the next step in your clinical leadership career.

• Salary up to £80,000 DOE
• Welcome Bonus up to £10,000, paid in your first salary
• Relocation Allowance up to £8,000
• Elevate Bonus – 25% of your annual salary paid in month 6
• A further Elevate Bonus of 25% pro-rata paid in month 12
• Concierge support with the relocation process
• Up to three days’ paid annual leave to support your move
• Plus our full range of employee benefits

The overall Elevate financial package is worth up to £100,000, recognising and rewarding the impact you’ll make while developing your career with us.

Life in Perthshire

Working across Fair City and Crieff puts you within easy reach of some of Scotland’s most beautiful countryside while remaining well connected to Perth, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Crieff offers a welcoming community and plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, hiking and exploring the outdoors, while the wider Perthshire area provides an excellent balance of rural living and convenient transport links. Whether you’re relocating to Scotland or already live locally, it’s a fantastic place to build a long-term career.

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting your ongoing clinical and leadership development. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development, including CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches and peer networks
• Support to develop your clinical and leadership interests
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.8 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources.

Whether you’re an experienced clinical leader or ready to take your first step into leadership, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you make an impact and continue growing your career.

£0 - £80,000 a year

Up to £80,000 DOE