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Managing complex clinical cases and providing expert clinical advice Leading on clinical governance, including protocols, audits, and quality improvement Supporting the performance and development of the wider veterinary team Maintaining high standards of patient care and ensuring continuity for clients Upholding RCVS accountability both personally and for the broader clinical team
Strong clinical experience and confidence managing complex cases Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and support others A commitment to continuous improvement and clinical excellence A collaborative approach and the desire to help shape a high-performing team
Digital X-ray & Dental X-ray Ultrasound K-Laser Full in-house lab with dedicated Lab Tech and direct IDEXX links Separate dog and cat areas Isolation unit
4-day week available with a regular day off No OOH Weekend rota: 1 in 6, Saturdays 9am–5pm, Sundays off
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
£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 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
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Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Forest Lodge Veterinary Practice Ltd, New Milton, South East
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Up to £65,000 DOE
We’re looking for a dedicated Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our team and work alongside our current part-time Lead Vet. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee the clinical standards of the practice, nurture long-term client relationships, and enjoy full clinical autonomy to make the right decisions for your patients every day.
About the Role
As an RCVS-accredited first opinion practice, we have a well-established team of 4 FTE vets with a wide range of clinical interests, including dermatology, medicine, imaging, and emergency care. You’ll play a key role in supporting and developing the clinical team through mentoring, coaching, and leading on professional standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
We offer a generous CPD budget and actively encourage certificate study to support your professional growth and future ambitions.
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
About Us
Our modern, well-equipped practice is designed to support clinical development and excellent patient care. You’ll have the tools and freedom to deliver the standard of care you believe in, with continuity at the heart of what we do.
Our facilities include:
We’re also committed to continuous improvement, always looking for ways to expand our services and enhance patient care.
Located in the beautiful New Forest, with excellent access to Bournemouth and Southampton, this is a fantastic opportunity to combine a fulfilling clinical career with an enviable work–life balance.
Flexibility That Fits Your Lifestyle
We understand the importance of balance. Our rota is designed to support fair case distribution and a manageable workload:
You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance
Work-life Balance & Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.
Forest Lodge Veterinary Practice Ltd, New Milton
14 Barton Court Road, BH25 6NP, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
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.