Clinical Lead Vet Surgeon - Small Animal in Oundle

Clinical Lead Vet Surgeon – Small Animal

Join your application for the Clinical Lead Vet Surgeon role at IVC Evidensia UK.

Location: Sampson Park Group, North Northamptonshire (Oundle, Thrapston, Corby). Salary up to £70,000 FTE, DOE. Welcome bonus up to £5,000, relocation allowance up to £5,000.

Role Overview

Are you a motivated Veterinary Surgeon looking to take the next step in your career? Sampson Park Group is seeking a Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our progressive and supportive practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape clinical standards, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with an engaged and forward‑thinking team. You will be surgically competent and passionate about driving clinical growth while delivering outstanding patient care and client experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical standards and drive clinical excellence across three sites.
• Mentor and support fellow veterinarians, providing resource sharing and collaboration.
• Deliver high‑quality patient care and exceptional client experiences.
• Manage a 1:3 Saturday rota and maintain excellent client care across all locations.
• Participate in monthly area networking meetings and access group‑wide training centres.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon (qualified to practice independently).
• Surgical competence and experience.
• Desirable: Leadership experience; not essential.

Work‑Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Additional holiday entitlement for birthdays.

Wellbeing

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

Development

• £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro‑rata.
• Certificate support.
• Learning and development opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy.
• Access to Vetlexicon and other online resources.
• Research funding and Care Fund for all vets and nurses.
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme.
• Quality Improvement Programme.

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership.
• VDS cover.
• RCVS fees.

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme (contribution from IVC Evidensia).
• Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme to support greener commute.
• Voluntary benefits with flexible choice.
• Discounts/cashback with participating retailers.
• Discounted treatment for own pets at IVC Evidensia practice.

Hiring Process

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

Legal Notice

IVC Evidensia UK is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from all qualified individuals are welcome.