Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal
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We’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to lead our Gorebridge practice, just 20 minutes south of Edinburgh.
This is an exciting leadership position as Branch Manager, where you’ll blend your clinical expertise with team leadership, shaping the future of the branch while enjoying a varied caseload of consultations, surgery, and inpatient care. You will lead the Gorebridge team with the support of our senior leadership group and our RCVS‑accredited hospital in Loanhead.
This is a full‑time role based on a 4‑day working week, with a share in one Saturday morning each month. Salary up to £70,000 depends on skills and experience.
As Branch Manager, You Will
* Lead and inspire a dedicated team of vets, nurses, and receptionists, creating a positive, collaborative working environment.
* Champion excellence in clinical standards and client care, setting the benchmark across all aspects of branch operations.
* Work closely with the senior leadership team to drive growth, expand services, and explore new opportunities.
* Support and develop your team through mentorship, regular feedback, and continuous learning.
* Oversee smooth daily operations, prioritising team wellbeing and fostering a culture of improvement.
About You
* Passionate about clinical excellence and supporting others to thrive.
* Communicates effectively and enjoys working collaboratively.
* Brings enthusiasm, organisation, and a solutions‑focused approach.
* Has broad first‑opinion experience, including sole‑charge responsibilities.
* Previous leadership experience is ideal, but exceptional vets ready to step up/ grow into the role are welcomed.
About ICR Vets
ICR Vets is a progressive small‑animal practice with four branches on the outskirts of Edinburgh, committed to delivering the highest standards of patient and client care. Our RCVS‑accredited hospital in Loanhead provides 24‑hour emergency and inpatient services.
Across our sites we offer a varied caseload – from routine surgery and dentistry to advanced procedures and investigations, all supported by in‑house blood analysers, microscopy, dental radiography, ultrasound, and multi‑parameter monitoring. Laparoscopic surgery is standard at our Loanhead hospital and Pentland branch, with full training provided.
Why join our team
Our team of 21 vets and 22 RVNs, supported by skilled VCAs, receptionists and admin staff, delivers compassionate, client‑focused service while fostering growth and wellbeing.
With certificate holders in ECC, internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, cardiology, behaviour, physiotherapy and chronic pain, we provide advanced services including orthopaedics, BOAS surgery and chemotherapy.
Team wellbeing is central to our culture – we value regular opportunities to connect through clinical improvement sessions, wellbeing check‑ins, social events, and our annual ‘Away Day’ where the whole group celebrates achievements.
Because our people matter
We invest in our people, premises and processes. In addition to a competitive base salary, the following benefits are available:
Work‑life balance
* 6.8 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 (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hrs paid CPD leave pro‑rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon, research funding and our Care Fund (£1250 per annum)
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution
* Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility)
* Voluntary benefits – flexible selection
* Discounts/cashback with numerous retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
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