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 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.
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.
About the practice
Vine Tree Vets is located in the beautiful Wye Valley, within easy reach of the Forest of Dean, Bath, Gloucester, Bristol and the Cotswolds. We have an extensive small animal caseload and a purpose-built, modern facility that was converted from a pub in 2015. Our setup includes two consulting rooms, one operating theatre, an imaging room (including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, bronchoscope, endoscope and ultrasound), a main prep room, a cat-only prep room leading to a cattery and a separate dog ward. The team is supported by 4 vets, 5 nurses, 2 receptionists and 1 Director of Practice, with the longest-serving member of staff having over 25 years with us. We prioritise a positive team culture and mental health support, and enjoy outdoor activities as a team in the local area.
What You’ll Do
* 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
Benefits
Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* 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
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* 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 £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* 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
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