Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon Salary up to £75,000 DOE Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 | Relocation Allowance up to £5,000 Flexible working | No OOH At Bellevue Veterinary Clinic, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our supportive, friendly team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced vet ready to take the next step into leadership, or a senior vet looking to shape the future of a thriving practice while staying hands-on clinically. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to inspire your colleagues, lead with compassion, and make a genuine difference to pets and the people who love them. Why This Role Is Special As Clinical Lead Vet, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving clinical excellence while nurturing and supporting the team around you. Working closely with the Practice Director and wider team, you’ll help maintain and enhance the high standards of care our community trusts us for. You’ll have the opportunity to: Deliver outstanding veterinary care across consultations and surgery Mentor, support, and empower vets and nurses to reach their full potential Lead by example with kindness, empathy, and clear communication Help develop and maintain clinical protocols and standards Be a driving force behind the continued growth and success of the practice This role offers the ideal balance of hands-on clinical work, genuine leadership responsibility, and the ability to influence positive, lasting change. Work–Life Balance You’ll Love We believe great vets do their best work when they’re well supported and have time outside of practice. 33.5 hour working week Saturday mornings on a shared rota No out-of-hours or on-call Flexible rota patterns available Open to part-time and flexible working discussions About Us At Bellevue Veterinary Clinic, you’ll find more than colleagues — you’ll find a team that truly feels like family. Our vets, nurses, and client care staff work collaboratively in a positive, supportive environment where wellbeing and professional development are just as important as patient care. We’re located in Trudoxhill, near Frome, Somerset, offering the best of both worlds: excellent transport links to London and Bristol Airport, alongside the peace and beauty of the surrounding countryside. Frome itself is a charming and vibrant town, known for its historic buildings, independent shops, thriving arts and live music scene, and the much-loved Frome Independent Market held on the first Sunday of each month. Our Facilities We’re proud to work in a modern, well-equipped practice, including: Two spacious consulting rooms (with scope for expansion and a dedicated Nurse Consult room) Dedicated theatre and prep area Digital X-ray and ultrasound In-house laboratory facilities Separate dog and cat wards Recovery kennels Vetair dental equipment Multi-parameter monitoring Our experienced nursing team plays a huge role in keeping the day running smoothly. Nurses carry out routine nurse consultations (including second vaccinations), freeing you up to focus on complex cases. An Ops Nurse is always available during surgery, with additional support nurses on hand to prepare the next patient and assist as needed. We offer 1 5-minute consultations, with 30 minutes for more complex cases, helping to reduce pressure and support excellent clinical outcomes. Who This Role Is Perfect For An experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to step into a Clinical Lead role, or a Senior Vet looking for the next step in their career Someone passionate about clinical standards, teamwork, and mentoring others, a confident, approachable leader who enjoys hands-on veterinary work. If you’re ready to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact within a genuinely supportive practice, we’d love to hear from you. 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 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Up to £75,000 DOE