Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Inspiring Vet Care; Kettering; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support £5,000

Welcome bonus £5,000 (pro rata)

Private medical insurance

6.6 weeks holiday

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care, Easipetcare Kettering, is seeking a Lead Vet to be the most senior clinician, driving clinical standards, governance and the delivery of outstanding patient and client care in a busy practice.

You will lead the veterinary team, oversee complex cases, mentor colleagues and collaborate with leadership to improve clinical quality and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior veterinary leader with strong clinical governance experience.
• Proven mentoring and coaching of veterinary colleagues.
• Experience contributing to audits, quality improvement and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical standards, governance and delivery of outstanding patient and client care.
• Provide clinical leadership to the veterinary team and oversee complex cases.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical governance

Audits & quality improvement

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Job description

Relocation support of up to £5000

Welcome bonus of up to £5000 (pro rata) for new hires Easipetcare Kettering, part of the Inspire Vet Care network, is recruiting!

Lead Vet, Easipetcare Kettering

Up to £75,000 (DOE)

Relocation support of up to £5000

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

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

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.

Easipetcare Kettering is a part of the Sampson Park Vet family of practices, offering you a wider network of support from experienced clinicians in the other sites at Thrapston, Corby, Oundle, Staverton and Byre. To make matters better, we’re a part of IVC’s “Area of the Year” award for 2026, meaning that you’ll be joining a network of practices that have truly remarkable leadership, who’s first concern is to give you the materials and support to succeed.

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 expected to join our shared Saturday rota which is every second Saturday (09:00 - 12:00) with time given back in lieu. There’s no out of hours or on-call duties required in this position. However, we can support part-time applications, too.

More About Us

Our Kettering team is composed of 2 vets, 4 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!

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

• 6.6 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 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Up to £75,000 pa DOE