Are you a confident Veterinary Surgeon ready to step into a leadership role without giving up the clinical work you love? This is an exciting opportunity to join New Street Vets as our Lead Veterinary Surgeon, combining hands-on practice with the chance to shape and influence a supportive, experienced team.

We are a busy small animal practice caring primarily for cats, dogs, rabbits and small furries, with the occasional chicken and a steady stream of local wildlife. The role offers a healthy balance between consultations and surgery, with flexibility to focus more on surgical work if that’s where your strengths lie. Our procedures are largely routine and dental surgeries, alongside ECC cases where required, and we are very open to supporting personal clinical interests and areas of development.

You’ll be supported by four RVNs, one SVN, three Veterinary Surgeons and an experienced Practice Manager, together, the team brings more than 108 years of combined clinical experience. If you’re considering further qualifications, we are happy to support certificate study aligned with your interests.

Located in a converted house close to the high street, the practice offers a warm, community-focused feel and is due to undergo refurbishment shortly. Facilities include three consulting rooms, one of which is a dedicated RVN consult room, a separate X-ray suite with dental X-ray, theatre and prep area, an in-house laboratory and a brand-new ultrasound machine recently installed.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. 
 
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career. 
 

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will be the most senior veterinary clinician within the practice, responsible for leading clinical standards, governance, and the delivery of outstanding patient and client care. 
 
You’ll provide clinical leadership to the veterinary team, oversee complex cases, and act as the primary source of clinical guidance and decision-making within the practice. Working closely with the senior practice leadership team, you’ll support the strategic direction of the practice and drive continuous improvement in clinical quality, outcomes, and ways of working.
  
•    The typical full-time week is 40 hours worked across four or five days, with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota from 9am to 1pm. 
•    There are no out-of-hours or on-call requirements, allowing you to enjoy a genuine work-life balance. 
•    Part-time applications are also welcome, with a minimum of 30 hours per week. 
 

You are a highly experienced veterinary surgeon with strong clinical expertise and a passion for leadership and clinical excellence. You’ll bring: 
 
•    A Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS with significant experience in small or mixed animal practice, with advanced surgical and medical capability 
•    Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, and supporting veterinary colleagues 
•    Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills 
•    Experience contributing to or leading clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives 
•    The ability to manage clinical complaints and provide professional guidance in complex situations 
•    Professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the highest standards of patient and client care 

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 
•    Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
•    Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
•    £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet 
•    Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
•    Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
•    A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

•    6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays 
•    Private medical insurance 
•    Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy.
•    BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
•    Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
•    Retail discounts and cashback offers
•    Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets  

£0 - £75,000 a year