Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Summerhill Vets, Newport, Newport, Wales

Welcome Bonus : up to £5,000 – paid in your first months’ salary payment

Relocation Allowance : up to £8,000

Grow with us

We’re seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Veterinary Surgeon who’s ready to take the next step into a rewarding leadership role. As Lead Vet, you’ll work closely with our supportive Director of Practice to guide and inspire the clinical team across our newly refurbished / extended main site and two branch practices — Summerview and Summergrove.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia, we’re driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we’re proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network.

What We Offer

At Summerhill Vets, your skills will be recognised and your professional growth supported. You’ll benefit from :

• A brand-new, state-of-the-art building, set for completion by year-end
• Five consult rooms (four for vets, one for nursing), two theatres, a dental suite with X-ray, and a dedicated imaging room with X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy
• Separate cat and dog kennels and waiting areas, all fully equipped
• Support from a strong leadership team including a Director of Practice, Head Nurse, Deputy Head Nurse, and Head Receptionist
• Two Ophthalmology certificate holders and an Advanced Practitioner on the team

Your Role

As Clinical Lead, you’ll help maintain and evolve our clinical protocols to ensure we continue delivering the highest standard of veterinary care. Your responsibilities will include :

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance

Development

Professional Memberships

This is a rare opportunity to step into a meaningful leadership role in a brand-new clinical environment, backed by a supportive and experienced team.

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.

At IVC Evidensia we are a 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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Megan Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

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