Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Gorebridge; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent veterinary organization in Gorebridge is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to assume a leadership role as Branch Manager. This position involves leading a dedicated team, championing clinical standards, and ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a passion for veterinary medicine, excellent communication skills, and a strong desire to mentor others. The role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

6.8 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance of £1250

Company pension scheme

Discounted pet treatment

Qualifications

• Passionate about clinical excellence and supporting others.
• Effective communicator who enjoys collaboration.
• Broad first-opinion veterinary experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated veterinary team.
• Champion clinical standards and client care.
• Work with senior leadership to drive growth.
• Mentor and develop staff for continuous improvement.
• Ensure smooth daily operations and team wellbeing.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Leadership

Collaborative communication

Problem-solving

Veterinary experience

Job description

Start the rewarding career you deserve

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Veterinary Surgeon to take on an exciting leadership position as Branch Manager at our Gorebridge practice, just 20 minutes south of Edinburgh.

This is a unique opportunity to blend your clinical expertise with team leadership—shaping the future of the branch while enjoying a varied caseload of consultations, surgery, and inpatient care. You’ll lead the Gorebridge team with the full support of our senior leadership group and our RCVS‑accredited hospital in Loanhead.

This is a full‑time position, based on a 4‑day working week with a share in 1 in 3 Saturday mornings. The salary is up to £70,000 depending on skills and experience.

As Branch Manager, you will:

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team of vets, nurses, and receptionists, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Champion excellence in both clinical standards and client care, setting the benchmark across all aspects of branch operations.
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to drive growth, expand services, and explore new opportunities.
• Support and develop your team through mentorship, regular feedback, and a focus on continuous learning.
• Oversee smooth daily operations, prioritising team wellbeing and fostering a culture of improvement.

About You

We’re seeking a confident, forward‑thinking vet who:

• Is passionate about clinical excellence and supporting others to thrive.
• Communicates effectively and enjoys working collaboratively.
• Brings enthusiasm, organization, and a solutions‑focused approach.
• Has broad first‑opinion experience, including sole‑charge responsibilities.
• Previous leadership experience is ideal, but we’re also open to exceptional vets who are ready to step up and grow into the role.

About ICR Vets

ICR Vets is a progressive small animal practice with four branches on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We’re committed to providing the highest standards of patient and client care, supported by our RCVS‑accredited hospital in Loanhead, which delivers 24‑hour emergency and inpatient services run by our own team.

Across our sites we enjoy a varied caseload—ranging from routine surgery and dentistry to more advanced procedures and investigations. Our practices are well‑equipped with in‑house blood analysers, microscopy, dental radiography, ultrasound, and multi‑parameter monitoring. We also offer laparoscopic surgery as standard at our Loanhead hospital and Pentland branch, with full training provided.

Why join our team

We’re proud of our amazing team of 21 vets and 22 RVNs, supported by a skilled group of VCAs, receptionists, and admin staff. Together, we provide a compassionate, client‑focused service while supporting each other to grow and thrive.

Our team includes certificate holders in ECC, internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, cardiology, behaviour, physiotherapy, and chronic pain. This expertise enables us to provide advanced services such as orthopaedics, BOAS surgery, and chemotherapy.

Team wellbeing is central to our culture—we value regular opportunities to connect, whether through clinical improvement sessions, wellbeing check‑ins, social events, or our annual “Away Day,” where the whole group comes together to celebrate our people and achievements.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from …

Work‑life balance

• 6.8 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon—our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice