Clinical Lead/Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal We are looking for an experienced and passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our well-established and supportive team at South Devon Veterinary Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career by contributing to both clinical excellence and the development of our team.
About the Role In this leadership role, you will support the Practice Director in guiding the practice and nurturing our team. Responsibilities can be tailored depending on the site and your interests, but may include:
Supporting clinical team
Helping drive clinical standards and decision-making
We pride ourselves on excellent patient care and outstanding client communication—if these values resonate with you, we’d love to hear from you.
Work-Life Balance That Works for You 4-day working week for genuine work/life balance
Based across 4 sites
Participation in the weekend rota, shared evenly among the team
Fantastic Facilities & Supportive Team You’ll be working in the beautiful South Devon area close to Dartmoor and our fabulous beaches, surrounded by experienced and friendly colleagues. Our facilities include:
A hospital (South Devon Veterinary Hospital & Referrals) with on-site CT, digital and dental X-ray, and in-house diagnostics
3 satellite branches, each with its own established team and loyal clients
Access to South Devon Veterinary Referrals with Ophthalmology team, Orthopaedic surgeon, and Cardiac service. You would also assist in developing our other referral facilities.
We actively encourage our team to pursue CPD and in-house learning to develop both clinically and personally, fostering a culture of support, wellbeing, and continuous professional development.
Interested? We’d love to speak with you! Get in touch today to learn more about how this role could be the perfect fit for you.
Because our employees 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:
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
Research funding opportunities for Vets & Nurses
£1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund for Vets
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional benefits include a company pension scheme with contributions from IVC Evidensia, support for greener commuting options, voluntary benefits, retail discounts, and discounted pet treatments at our practices.
At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Location South Devon Veterinary Hospital, Abbotskerswell
The Old Cider Works, Abbotskerswell, Devon, TQ12 5GH, United Kingdom
Any 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.
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