Clinical Lead Vet Surgeon - Small Animal

Clinical Lead Vet Surgeon – Small Animal

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About the Role

We are looking to recruit an experienced, passionate and supportive Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon for our team at Ark House Vets. This role blends clinical expertise with leadership to help shape the future of the practice.

Salary up to £75,000 DOE, plus up to £5,000 Relocation Allowance and up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care in both consultations and surgery
• Lead by example with clear, compassionate communication
• Support, mentor, and inspire junior vets and nurses
• Act as a clinical role model, ensuring best practice in line with RCVS and IVC Evidensia guidelines
• Work with the management team on strategic planning, performance management and exploring new opportunities

Work Schedule

The full‑time rota will include 35‑40 hours over 4 days per week with 1‑4 Saturday mornings. We are also open to discussing part‑time hours for the right candidate, with no out‑of‑hours or on‑call requirement.

About Us

Ivc Evidensia UK is a single‑site practice situated on the Beds/Bucks border. We focus on providing gold‑standard care to both pets and clients, supported by a team of confident vets, RN specialists and excellent front‑of‑house staff.

Benefits

Work‑life balance

• 6.6 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

Professional Development

• £1,250 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 Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme – IVC Evidensia contributes
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Voluntary benefits – flexible options to suit you
• Discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice