Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Salary up to £75,000 pro rata DOE

Elevate Bonus – 20% of salary paid in month 6, 10% in month 12 + benefits!

Plus up to £5,000 Welcome Bonus, up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance

Join us at Vine Tree Vets in the heart of the beautiful Wye Valley. Ross on Wye is a charming market town surrounded by stunning countryside, perfect for lovers of the outdoors. From walking and hiking to cycling, kayaking and paddleboarding, adventure is right on your doorstep. With independent shops, cafés and markets alongside excellent links to Hereford, Gloucester and the M50, Ross on Wye truly offers the best of both worlds.

Join Our Well‑Equipped Practice

We pride ourselves on investing in high‑quality, modern equipment to deliver gold standard care. Our practice is equipped with:

• Digital and dental X‑ray
• Endoscopy and bronchoscopy
• Ultrasound
• A fully equipped in‑house laboratory

We generally see routine procedures but can open this to suit your interests; previously we have seen a range of cases from more advanced surgery to BOAS. We also benefit from monthly peripatetic services in ophthalmology and cardiology, supporting broader case exposure and ongoing learning. Together, these facilities allow us to provide a comprehensive service for our patients while giving our team the tools to grow their skills and confidence.

Key Highlights Include

• Flexible working pattern with 4 or 5 days per week
• A balanced role with 75% clinical and 25% non‑clinical time
• Active involvement in recruitment and team building

In this leadership role, you’ll go beyond clinical excellence to lead and inspire the wider team. You’ll develop and implement clinical protocols that support gold standard care and deliver training to build confidence and capability across the practice. You’ll also champion a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement, demonstrating the real value that strong leadership brings to both the team and the clients.

Elevate your career

We are committed to empowering our team members to realise their full potential. That’s why we offer a clear pathway for progression, ensuring ample opportunities for both career advancement and personal development.

Elevate Programme Benefits

• Up to £5,000 welcome bonus paid in first salary
• Up to £8,000 relocation bonus
• Elevate bonus paid at month 6 – 20% of annual salary
• Elevate bonus paid at month 12 – 10% of annual salary
• Concierge support with the relocation process
• Paid leave for the duration of your move (up to three days)

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career?

If you’re an experienced vet with strong clinical skills, we’d love to hear from you.

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from a range of well‑being and development opportunities.

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

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 our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1,250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS Fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

£0 - £75,000 a year

Salary up to £75,000 FTE DOE

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

#J-18808-Ljbffr