Branch Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
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Salary up to £67,000 FTE DOE
At Axe Valley Vets, we’re offering an exciting opportunity for a talented vet to take the lead at our newly refurbished Weston Branch (BS23 3EF). If you're ready for increased responsibility, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape the future of a thriving branch while keeping your clinical focus - this is the role for you.
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.
Responsibilities
* 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 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.
Employee 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
* £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
* £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* Company pension scheme with employer contributions
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility applies)
* Voluntary benefits package and retailer discounts
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Salary up to £67,000 FTE DOE
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