Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Ready to take the next step into leadership without stepping away from clinical work? This is a fantastic opportunity to join New Street Vets as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon, combining hands-on practice with the chance to guide and support an experienced, close-knit team. We’re a busy small animal practice with a varied caseload including cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries, the occasional chicken and local wildlife.

The role offers a great balance of consultations and surgery, with flexibility to focus more on surgery if preferred. Our work is largely routine and dental procedures, alongside some ECC, with plenty of scope to develop your own clinical interests. You’ll be supported by a knowledgeable team of vets, RVNs and an experienced Practice Manager, with a strong culture of collaboration and shared learning. Certificate support is readily available for those looking to further develop their skills.

Based in a charming converted house close to the high street, the practice offers a welcoming, community feel and is due for refurbishment. Facilities include dedicated consult rooms, a dental X-ray suite, in-house lab and a newly installed ultrasound, providing everything you need to deliver high-quality care.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will be the most senior veterinary clinician within the practice, responsible for leading clinical standards, governance, and the delivery of outstanding patient and client care. You’ll provide clinical leadership to the veterinary team, oversee complex cases, and act as the primary source of clinical guidance and decision-making within the practice. Working closely with the senior practice leadership team, you’ll support the strategic direction of the practice and drive continuous improvement in clinical quality, outcomes, and ways of working.

The typical full-time week is 40 hours worked across four or five days, with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota from 9am to 1pm. There are no out-of-hours or on-call requirements, allowing you to enjoy a genuine work-life balance. Part-time applications are also welcome, with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• You Are a Highly Experienced Veterinary Surgeon With Strong Clinical Expertise And a Passion For Leadership And Clinical Excellence.
• You’ll Bring A Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS with significant experience in small or mixed animal practice, with advanced surgical and medical capability.
• Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, and supporting veterinary colleagues.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience contributing to or leading clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• The ability to manage clinical complaints and provide professional guidance in complex situations.
• Professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the highest standards of patient and client care.

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles.
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres.