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Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Lead Veterinary Surgeon with Clinical Lead Responsibilities
Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE with relocation allowance up to £5,000 and welcome bonus up to £5,000
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: healthier animals and happier owners.
The Role
We’re seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to step into an additional Clinical Lead role, joining our established leadership team within a six-site practice in Essex. This is a pivotal position for a confident clinician who excels in a varied caseload while helping shape clinical standards, support colleagues, and drive practice growth.
You won’t be leading alone. You’ll collaborate with our existing senior leadership team, adding your expertise to a supportive Clinical Lead structure, essential for scaling our clinics to maintain high standards.
A Role That Balances Clinical Work and Leadership
You’ll be an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS registration, possessing robust clinical skills and an instinctual ability to support and mentor others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shape clinical direction and standards while maintaining hands-on involvement in consultations, surgery, and diagnostics.
- Support and develop less experienced vets, working closely with other leaders across the practice.
- Contribute to a collaborative culture across our six clinics.
- Influence practice growth and evolution, while helping to establish a framework for continuous improvement.
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Designed for an established six-site small-animal practice, we offer extensive clinical support, strong collaborative teams, and encouraging environments for professional development.
Clinical Variety with Real Depth
While experience in senior roles would be advantageous, we value even more your communication skills, relationship-building ability, and commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive team.
What You’ll Work With:
- A diverse caseload of cats, dogs, small furries, and wildlife
- Certificate holders specialising in:
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Soft tissue surgery
- Internal medicine
- Cardiology
- Complex cases via hospital status, supplemented with:
- High-end diagnostics: ultrasound, endoscopy, ECG, full IDEXX lab, digital and dental X-ray, and advanced orthopaedic/laparoscopic equipment
- Multisite opportunities across six clinics, supported by:
- Dedicated furry and non-furry workspaces
- Multiple consult rooms
- Three operating theatres
- Extended imaging and lab facilities
- Purpose-built wards and quiet office areas
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Operating Hours and Balance:
- 40-hour working week (four days)
- Shifts run from 8 AM to 6.30 PM final appointment
- Shift-based coverage:
- 1 in 5 Saturday mornings
- 1 in 8 emergency day shifts (own-clients only)
- No on-call requirement, with an adjusted rotation allowing up to five consecutive rest days
What We Offer Our Team
Benefits:
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday, including bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave and pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy)
- BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees fully covered
- Cycle-to-Work and sustainability programmes (green car schemes eligible)
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
We prioritise the growth and well-being of our team, offering:
- Career development opportunities
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Access to world-class learning resources
Base Salary Range (after initial salary contact)
- £0 - £70,000 DOE (կաકારնակ keboard°Compensation may vary)
Final Note: We may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process (e.g. applicant review and analysis), but human judgment ensures final hiring decisions. For more details on data processing, contact our team.
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