Salary up to £70,000 DOE, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000 plus Relocation Allowance up to £5,000
As the Head Veterinary Surgeon, you will play a vital leadership role in delivering exceptional veterinary care and managing the clinical operations of our practice. You will oversee a team of talented veterinary surgeons and nurses, ensuring that all treatments are delivered to the highest standards. You will also have the opportunity to make a real impact on the development of the clinic, enhancing patient care and maintaining a positive working environment. This role is ideal for an experienced veterinary surgeon ready to step into a management role or a seasoned manager seeking a new challenge.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of veterinary professionals, providing guidance and support as needed. Manage and oversee the delivery of clinical services, ensuring all procedures are carried out to the highest medical standards. Foster a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration within the veterinary team. Build strong relationships with clients, providing expert advice, compassionate care, and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction. Oversee the implementation of best practices in clinical protocols and care. Take an active role in training and developing veterinary team members and supporting junior veterinary staff.
What We Offer
Flexible Rota Patterns: Up to 40 hours per week across 4 days with potential to work from home one day per week if needed, including a Saturday rota (9 am-12 pm). No OOH work (covered by Vets Now and a sister practice). Modern Facilities: Well-equipped practice with in-house lab facilities, digital radiography, and ultrasound. Our current site has a theatre and dental suite, with exciting plans for a purpose-built site next year. Location: Based in East Lothian, with easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the beautiful Scottish countryside.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
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, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Animals 1st Veterinary Surgery, Macmerry
Unit 19 MacMerry Industrial Estate, Macmerry, East Lothian, EH33 1RD, United Kingdom
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Animals treated
Small animals
Visit website #J-18808-Ljbffr
As the Head Veterinary Surgeon, you will play a vital leadership role in delivering exceptional veterinary care and managing the clinical operations of our practice. You will oversee a team of talented veterinary surgeons and nurses, ensuring that all treatments are delivered to the highest standards. You will also have the opportunity to make a real impact on the development of the clinic, enhancing patient care and maintaining a positive working environment. This role is ideal for an experienced veterinary surgeon ready to step into a management role or a seasoned manager seeking a new challenge.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of veterinary professionals, providing guidance and support as needed. Manage and oversee the delivery of clinical services, ensuring all procedures are carried out to the highest medical standards. Foster a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and collaboration within the veterinary team. Build strong relationships with clients, providing expert advice, compassionate care, and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction. Oversee the implementation of best practices in clinical protocols and care. Take an active role in training and developing veterinary team members and supporting junior veterinary staff.
What We Offer
Flexible Rota Patterns: Up to 40 hours per week across 4 days with potential to work from home one day per week if needed, including a Saturday rota (9 am-12 pm). No OOH work (covered by Vets Now and a sister practice). Modern Facilities: Well-equipped practice with in-house lab facilities, digital radiography, and ultrasound. Our current site has a theatre and dental suite, with exciting plans for a purpose-built site next year. Location: Based in East Lothian, with easy access to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the beautiful Scottish countryside.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
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, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata Certificate support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships BVA membership VDS cover RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Animals 1st Veterinary Surgery, Macmerry
Unit 19 MacMerry Industrial Estate, Macmerry, East Lothian, EH33 1RD, United Kingdom
View on map
Animals treated
Small animals
Visit website #J-18808-Ljbffr
