Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Newport; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary care organization in Newport, Wales is seeking a dedicated Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon to guide their clinical team across multiple practices. The role offers a competitive salary up to £75,000 and extensive benefits, including a relocation allowance, CPD support, and a work-life balance with 6.6 weeks' holiday. This is a unique opportunity to step into a meaningful leadership role in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Members' professional memberships

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Dedicated and forward-thinking approach to veterinary care.
• Experience in clinical roles and leadership.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical team across multiple practices.
• Maintain and evolve clinical protocols.
• Conduct clinical audits and appraisals.

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £75,000 DOE

Welcome Bonus: up to £5,000 - paid in your first months' salary payment

Relocation Allowance: up to £8,000

Grow with us

We're seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Veterinary Surgeon who's ready to take the next step into a rewarding leadership role. As Lead Vet, you'll work closely with our supportive Director of Practice to guide and inspire the clinical team across our newly refurbished/extended main site and two branch practices - Summerview and Summergrove.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia, we're driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we're proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

What We Offer

At Summerhill Vets, your skills will be recognised and your professional growth supported. You'll benefit from:

• A brand-new, state-of-the-art building, set for completion by year-end
• Five consult rooms (four for vets, one for nursing), two theatres, a dental suite with X-ray, and a dedicated imaging room with X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy
• Separate cat and dog kennels and waiting areas, all fully equipped
• Support from a strong leadership team including a Director of Practice, Head Nurse, Deputy Head Nurse, and Head Receptionist
• Two Ophthalmology certificate holders and an Advanced Practitioner on the team

Your Role

As Clinical Lead, you'll help maintain and evolve our clinical protocols to ensure we continue delivering the highest standard of veterinary care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Clinical duties
• Clinical audits
• Leading monthly vet meetings
• Running quarterly morbidity and mortality (M&M) rounds
• Conducting appraisals
• Collaborating to further integrate our two sole-charge branches into the wider practice

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

This is a rare opportunity to step into a meaningful leadership role in a brand-new clinical environment, backed by a supportive and experienced team.

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