Salary up to £80,000 DOE plus up to £5000 Relocation allowance and up to £5000 Welcome bonus
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to step into a leadership role where your clinical insight, and strategic vision will make a real impact? Join Mearley Vets as our new Lead Vet and help shape the future of our thriving practice.
Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia
At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.
Lead The Future Of Veterinary Care
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 and you’ll hold personal and team-wide accountability, in line with the Veterinary Surgeon role profile and RCVS standards.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you!
Who we are
We are a 3 branch practice, based in Lancashire, one practice being in the heart of Lancashire’s beautiful Ribble Valley, Mearley Vets offers the perfect balance between a modern, forward-thinking veterinary practice and a warm, community-focused atmosphere
What We Offer
* Opportunities for further leadership training and development
* Supportive relocation options and an idyllic location
* Flexible rota pattern - Full and or part time (minimum of 30 hours), 4 day week
What you’ll bring?
* MRCVS-qualified with strong clinical experience
* Proven leadership skills or ambition to lead a team
* Confident in managing clinical standards and protocols
* Solid understanding of practice operations and finances
* Excellent communication and team development abilities
* Familiarity with HR processes, compliance, and wellbeing initiatives
* Committed to continuous improvement and clinical excellence
You Matter to Us - Your Benefits at a Glance
Work-life Balance & Wellbeing
* 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
Development
* £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
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
* Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
* 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 up to £80,000 DOE
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