Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Salary:
Up to £75,000 DOE
Welcome Bonus: up to £10,000
Relocation Allowance: up to £8,000

Vine Tree Vets – heart of the Wye Valley, within easy reach of Bath, Gloucester, Bristol and the Cotswolds. Modern practice converted from a pub, two consulting rooms, operating theatre, imaging suite, main prep room, cat‑only prep room, cattery and separate dog ward.

Experienced Clinical Lead responsible for all clinical aspects of the practice, ensuring high standards of care aligned with RCVS guidance, industry regulations and IVC Evidensia best practices. Lead a dedicated team of vets and nurses, manage clinical operations, shape a varied caseload and drive continuous improvement.

• Clinical governance and protocol implementation
• Monthly veterinary meetings and quarterly M&M rounds
• Clinical audits, quality improvement and mentoring the team
• Running appraisals and integrating the two sole‑charge branches into the wider practice
• Full or part‑time 30‑40 hours per week, 4‑5 days 8:30am‑7pm, no out‑of‑hours or on‑call duties, Saturday morning rota participation

• MRCVS‑qualified with strong clinical experience
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills
• Deep understanding of clinical governance and RCVS standards
• Passion for developing teams and delivering patient‑first care
• Collaborative, solution‑focused approach

• 6.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays and birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave and pay
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• £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
• 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

Team regularly gets together to explore the outdoors, walks dogs and enjoy the beautiful area. The practice prioritises mental health support within the veterinary profession.

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