Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Beaumont Veterinary Centre; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Exeter seeks an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to take on a leadership role. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical governance, mentoring a team, and ensuring compliance with veterinary standards. The ideal candidate will possess MRCVS qualifications and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive salary options and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and CPD support.

Benefits

Welcome bonus up to £5,000

Flexible rota pattern

Private medical insurance

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

£1,250 CPD allowance

Qualifications

• Strong clinical experience in veterinary care.
• Proven leadership skills or ambition to lead.
• Confident in managing protocols and standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all clinical aspects of the practice.
• Ensure high standards of care and compliance.
• Mentor and develop the veterinary team.

Skills

MRCVS-qualified

Leadership skills

Clinical standards management

Communication skills

HR processes familiarity

Education

MRCVS qualification

Tools

Clinical governance

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £85,000 DOE

Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Lead the Future of Veterinary Care

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to step into a leadership role where your clinical insight, and strategic vision will make a real impact? Join Beaumont Vets as our new Lead Vet and help shape the future of our thriving practice.

You’ll oversee all clinical aspects of the practice, ensuring high standards of care aligned with RCVS guidance, industry regulations, and IVC Evidensia best practices. Key responsibilities include clinical governance, protocol implementation, audits, quality improvement, and mentoring the team.

This is a leadership role that requires advanced clinical expertise, strong decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement - driving both operational excellence and outstanding patient care and you’ll hold personal and team-wide accountability, in line with the Veterinary Surgeon role profile and RCVS standards.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you!

Be Beaumont Vets – Who we are

Nestled just outside the vibrant and rapidly growing city of Exeter, Beaumont Vets offers the perfect blend of modern veterinary practice and a welcoming, community feel. With laparoscopy equipment, surgical and therapeutic lasers, and regular clinical discussions, we create an environment where our team can develop, collaborate, and deliver exceptional patient care.

Be part of something bigger with IVC Evidensia

Joining an IVC Evidensia practice means being part of something bigger. You get the best of both worlds: the independence of a local practice and the backing of a global veterinary group. From our clinical boards to knowledgeable colleagues working alongside you, support is always close by. Being part of our community means access to modern equipment and shared expertise. It’s care you can trust, with a network you can rely on.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for further leadership training and development
• Supportive relocation options and an idyllic location near coast & moors
• Flexible rota pattern - Full and or part time (minimum of 30 hours), 4 or 5 day week

What you’ll bring

• MRCVS-qualified with strong clinical experience
• Proven leadership skills or ambition to lead a team
• Confident in managing clinical standards and protocols
• Solid understanding of practice operations and finances
• Excellent communication and team development abilities
• Familiarity with HR processes, compliance, and wellbeing initiatives
• Committed to continuous improvement and clinical excellence

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance

Work-life Balance & Wellbeing

• 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays - plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
• Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources
• World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.

Up to £80,000 DOE