Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal in Honiton

Salary up to £75,000 DOE

About the Practice

New Street Vets is located in a charming market town within the Blackdown Hills, just a five‐minute walk from the town centre and next to the train station, offering direct links to London and Exeter. Excellent road connections via the A30, A303 and M5, plus dedicated on‐site parking, make commuting straightforward whether you're travelling locally or from further afield. The practice boasts three consulting rooms, a dedicated X‐ray room, a theatre and prep area, an in‐house laboratory and a brand new ultrasound machine installed in 2025.

The team consists of four receptionists, five nurses, three veterinary surgeons and an experienced Practice Manager, all dedicated to delivering exceptional patient and client care. Together, the team brings over 108 years of combined clinical experience, creating a genuinely supportive environment where knowledge is shared and everyone pulls together.

New Street Vets is proud to be part of IVC Evidensia, a global network of over 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries, with around 41,000 colleagues caring for approximately 25,000 animals every day. United by the shared purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners, we are passionate about championing long‐term animal health and welfare, and we invest in our people to help them thrive both professionally and personally.

Role Overview

This position can be full or part time, with a typical full‐time week of 40 hours and a 1‐in‐4 Saturday morning rota, with time off in lieu. There are no out‐of‐hours or on‐call requirements. We understand how important balance is, whether that's family commitments or simply having more flexibility in your week, and we're very happy to discuss a rota pattern that works for you.

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon you'll work closely with the Practice Manager and wider leadership team to shape and deliver our clinical vision. You'll mentor and inspire our vets and nurses, ensuring that every patient and client receives the highest standard of care. This is a genuine opportunity to continue doing what you love clinically while influencing, guiding and motivating those around you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the clinical team in delivering exceptional patient and client care.
• Mentor and inspire veterinary surgeons and nurses, driving clinical standards and professional development.
• Collaborate with the Practice Manager and leadership team to define and execute the practice's clinical vision.
• Ensure the practice operates to the highest standards of animal health and welfare.
• Manage day‐to‐day clinical operations and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experienced veterinary surgeon, ideally with a surgical bias.
• Leadership experience is desirable but not essential; enthusiasm for supporting others, driving clinical standards and shaping the future of the practice is essential.
• Strong commitment to high standards of animal care and client service.

Benefits

• Work‐life balance and flexible work arrangements.
• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
• Wellbeing: private medical insurance, employee assistance programme with 24/7 confidential helpline.
• Enhanced family‐friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.
• Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave; certificate support.
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider.
• All vet and nurse staff can apply for research funding.
• All vet staff receive £1,250 per annum to spend via the Care Fund.
• Infection prevention and control programme.
• Quality improvement programme.
• Professional memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover.
• Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution.
• Greener commute options: cycle‐to‐work scheme and green cars scheme (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Voluntary benefits: flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits.
• Discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers.
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.