Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Kettering; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus up to £5000

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

BVA membership

RCVS fees cover

VDS cover

Cycle to Work

Green Car schemes

Retail discounts

Reduced-cost veterinary care

Job summary

Easipetcare Kettering, part of the Inspire Vet Care network, is recruiting a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to shape clinical standards and drive excellence in patient and client care.

You will lead the veterinary team, oversee complex cases, and work with the leadership group to support strategic direction and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree (BVSc or equivalent) and registration with the RCVS.
• Experience mentoring and coaching veterinary colleagues.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
• Experience contributing to clinical governance, audits and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the veterinary team and set clinical standards.
• Oversee complex cases and guide decision-making within the practice.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting best practices and patient care.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive continuous improvement in clinical outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Mentoring

Decision making

Surgical expertise

Education

Veterinary degree and RCVS registration

Job description

Welcome bonus of up to £5000 (pro rata) for new hires

Easipetcare Kettering, part of the Inspire Vet Care network, is recruiting!

As part of the IVC Evidensia Group, Easipetcare Kettering is looking for a Lead Vet to help shape the future of the practice!IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will be the most senior veterinary clinician within the practice, responsible for leading clinical standards, governance, and the delivery of outstanding patient and client care.

You’ll provide clinical leadership to the veterinary team, oversee complex cases, and act as the primary source of clinical guidance and decision-making within the practice, working closely with the senior practice leadership team, you’ll support the strategic direction of the practice and drive continuous improvement in clinical quality, outcomes, and ways of working.

• As Clinical Lead, you will be surgically competent and passionate about driving clinical growth while delivering outstanding patient care and client experiences.
• You’ll have a key role in shaping clinical standards, mentoring colleagues, and collaborating with an engaged and forward-thinking team.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a highly experienced veterinary surgeon with strong clinical expertise and a passion for leadership and clinical excellence. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS with significant experience in small or mixed animal practice, with advanced surgical and medical capability
• Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, and supporting veterinary colleagues
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Experience contributing to or leading clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• The ability to manage clinical complaints and provide professional guidance in complex situations
• Professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the highest standards of patient and client care

The Rota

We’re looking for a candidate that can commit to a full-time role. This would require you to work 40 hours per week, over 4 days. You’ll be required to join our shared Saturday rota which is 1 in 3 (09:00 – 12:00) with time given back in lieu. There’s no out of hours or on-call duties required in this position.

More About Us

Our Kettering team is composed of 1 Clinical Director, 2 vets, 5 RVNs and 1 SVN. We have all the kit that you’d come to expect. We have digital X-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitors and we have a brand-new dental X-ray coming our way! Easipetcare Kettering is a part of a wider group known as Sampson Park Vet Group, which also would give you access to a wider network of highly skilled clinicians.

A Great Place to Live and Work!

Located on a busy Kettering retail park in the heart of town, our practice benefits from strong footfall, free parking, excellent transport links, a vibrant local community, and easy access to the surrounding Northamptonshire countryside, making it an ideal place to work and live.

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

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

What We Offer Our Team

• 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 just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Unit 3, Mariners Way, Northfield Avenue, Kettering, NN16 8AR, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.