Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Overview

Salary up to £85,000 DOEWelcome Bonus up to £5,000Relocation Allowance up to £5,000Lead the Future of Veterinary CareAre 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 Beaumont Vets as our new Lead Vet and help shape the future of our thriving practice.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!Be Beaumont Vets – Who we are

Nestled just outside the vibrant and rapidly growing city of Exeter, Beaumont Vets offers the perfect blend of modern veterinary practice and a welcoming, community feel. With laparoscopy equipment, surgical and therapeutic lasers, and regular clinical discussions, we create an environment where our team can develop, collaborate, and deliver exceptional patient care.Be part of something bigger with IVC EvidensiaJoining an IVC Evidensia practice means being part of something bigger. You get the best of both worlds: the independence of a local practice and the backing of a global veterinary group. From our clinical boards to knowledgeable colleagues working alongside you, support is always close by. Being part of our community means access to modern equipment and shared expertise. It’s care you can trust, with a network you can rely on.What We Offer

Opportunities for further leadership training

and developmentSupportive relocation options

and an idyllic location near coast and moorsFlexible rota pattern

- Full and or part time (minimum of 30 hours), 4 or 5 day weekWhat you’ll bring

MRCVS-qualified with strong clinical experienceProven leadership skills or ambition to lead a teamConfident in managing clinical standards and protocolsSolid understanding of practice operations and financesExcellent communication and team development abilitiesFamiliarity with HR processes, compliance, and wellbeing initiativesCommitted to continuous improvement and clinical excellenceYou Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance

Work-life Balance and Wellbeing6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays - plus your birthday offPrivate medical insuranceEnhanced family-friendly leave and pay24/7 confidential Employee Assistance ProgrammeDevelopment£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPDCertificate and advanced learning support and Access to Vetlexicon online resourcesWorld leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vetProfessional MembershipsBVA membershipVDS coverRCVS feesColleague BenefitsCycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)Retail discounts and cashback offersReduced-cost veterinary care for your own petsApply today

or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.Up to £80,000 ..... full job details .....