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Overview
Vine Tree Vets have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our practice in the heart of the Wye Valley. You’ll lead a supportive team of vets and nurses, manage clinical operations, and enjoy the freedom to shape a varied and rewarding caseload. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Vet ready to step up or a Clinical Director seeking a fresh challenge with a stronger clinical focus, working alongside an experienced Head Nurse and Practice Director. You’ll oversee all clinical aspects of the practice, ensuring high standards of care aligned with RCVS guidance, industry regulations, and IVC Evidensia best practices. Key responsibilities include clinical governance, protocol implementation, audits, quality improvement, and mentoring the team. This is a leadership role that requires advanced clinical expertise, strong decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement – driving both operational excellence and outstanding patient care.
This role can be offered on a full or part-time basis, between 30 to 40 hours per week, worked over 4 or 5 days between 8:30am and 7pm. There are no out-of-hours or on-call requirements, though participation in the Saturday morning rota will be expected.
Responsibilities
* Deliver outstanding clinical care across species
* Mentor and support vets, nurses, and support staff
* Champion clinical governance and continuous improvement
* Lead audits, ensure compliance, and support CPD
* Work closely with the Director of Practice on strategy and service development
* Build strong client relationships and manage complex cases
What We’re Looking For
* MRCVS-qualified with strong clinical experience
* Proven leadership and mentoring skills
* Deep understanding of clinical governance and RCVS standards
* Passion for developing teams and delivering patient-first care
* A collaborative, solution-focused approach
Bonus Points
* Postgraduate clinical or leadership qualifications
* Experience as a Vet GDP advisor
Benefits
* Salary: £75,000 DOE • Welcome Bonus: up to £8,000 • Relocation Allowance: up to £5,000
* 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
* 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
* £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
* Certificate and advanced learning support & access to Vetlexicon online resources
* World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
* £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
* BVA membership • VDS cover • RCVS fees
* Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes • Retail discounts and cashback offers
* Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat. Salary range: £0 - £75,000 a year with up to £75,000 DOE.
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