Overview
Branch Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice, Weston, Weston-Super-Mare, South West
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary up to £67,000 FTE DOE
The Role: Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Branch Lead
As the Weston Branch Lead, you’ll play a key role in the daily clinical operations and ongoing development of the branch while remaining hands-on with your veterinary work.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Day-to-day clinical leadership of the Weston team
* Mentoring and supporting colleagues - being a positive influence in a two vet branch setup
* Playing an active role in branch growth, performance, and team culture
* Attending clinical and management meetings and contributing to strategic planning
* Collaborating closely with the main practice to ensure continuity and standards
* Some sole charge shifts, balanced with support from the wider team
This is a full-time position, ideally 40 hours over four days. With three days at Weston and one at the main Blackford branch. However, we’re open to flexible arrangements for the right candidate.
Out-of-Hours Commitment
* Participation in weekend and late vet rota based at our main Blackford site
* Current pattern: 1 in 8 weekends and 1 late shift every other week
* Out-of-hours care is handled externally; late rota covers only inpatients and urgent same-day cases
* Late Vet Hours: 6:30–7:00pm emergency cover, with a 10pm inpatient check if needed
About You
* Experienced GP vet with confidence in sole charge and mentoring
* Looking to step up into a leadership role with support
* Passionate about delivering excellent clinical care and supporting team development
* RCVS-registered and ready to take the reins at a growing branch practice
* A team player who enjoys a collaborative environment
Join Us
If you’re a veterinary surgeon looking to grow into a leadership role without stepping away from what you love most, we’d love to hear from you! Come join a team that values kindness, clinical freedom, and shared success.
Because our employees matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
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
* £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 £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Voluntary benefits: a range to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Location
Axe Valley Veterinary Practice, Weston
2 Clarendon Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3EF, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets; Exotic Friendly
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We encourage candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Questions before applying?
Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Talent Partner
Maizie Brown
maizie.brown@ivcevidensia.com
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