Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Newport; On-site; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks’ holiday

Private medical insurance

CPD allowance

Reduced-cost veterinary care for pets

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Newport seeks a dedicated Lead Veterinary Surgeon for their growing team. You will oversee clinical protocols, support a strong staff, and have access to a state-of-the-art facility. This role offers a salary up to £75,000, alongside significant perks including private medical insurance, CPD allowance, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Dedicated Veterinary Surgeon ready for a leadership role.
• Experience in clinical duties and audits is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with a clinical team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and evolve clinical protocols.
• Lead monthly vet meetings and handle appraisals.
• Integrate two sole-charge branches into wider practice.

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal role at IVC Evidensia.

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.

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits & Perks

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.

£0 - £75,000 a year