Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Grange Hill Vets, Lichfield, Lichfield, West Midlands

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time

Up to £70,000 DOE

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Permanent Lead Vet, Grange Hill Vets.

Up to £70,000 (DOE)

Grange Hill Vets, part of the inspiring Vet Care network, is recruiting!

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.
At Grange Hill Veterinary Centre, we’re looking for a Lead Vet to help shape the future of our practice! Here, you’ll find not only excellent clinical opportunities but also a genuinely supportive work environment. The role offers a well-balanced and exciting caseload, split between surgery and medicine. For those who may need it, we can provide temporary accommodation in a self-contained one-bedroom flat located next door to the practice. Ideally, the role will be working 40 hours per week over 4 days, along with 1:4 Saturdays.

How You’ll Make a Difference

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.

For this role, you would spend around 80% of your time working in Practice clinically, working across a varied case load from consults to surgery, and the remaining 20 % of time, You’ll play a key Leadership role supporting and developing our current team of experienced vets and nurses, helping build confidence of our new grad vet and leading clinical discussions.

There will be opportunity to work alongside the Director of Practice to influence and support the growth and direction of the practice, maintaining our high clinical standards and help drive the business forward.

About us

One of our biggest strengths is our tight knit team, consisting of 2.5 permanent vets,1 head RVN, 4 RVNs, 1 SVN, 2 receptionists and 1 Director of Practice. With Grange Hill, you’ll have a fine array of equipment at your disposal including: 4 spacious consult rooms, a fully equipped operating theatre, imaging room with ultrasound and X-ray machines, we have brand new Dental X-ray facilities too, with lots of natural daylight throughout the practice. Our internal lab is extensive and allows us to give same day results for many tests. We also have a euthanasia room separate from our main building where clients and their pets can have the time and privacy needed when saying goodbye to their beloved pet. Our OOH is Pool House Veterinary Hospital which is only a short drive away. We are nestled in the countryside on the outskirts of Lichfield and have a good-sized free carpark, and a separate staff kitchen area, with outside seating to be able to enjoy on your breaks.

Here's what the team have to say

“I have worked at Grange Hill for 18 months and I have loved every minute of it, I have recently had the pleasure or being promoted to Head Nurse which was an easy decision to make leading such a great team. At Grange Hill, we pride ourselves on being professional and treating all patients as though they were our own. We have a good work/life balance and enjoy a friendly atmosphere within the team as well as with our clients”. – Helen, Head RVN

An excellent place to live & work

Lichfield is a lovely vibrant city with many bars and eating establishments, surrounded by beautiful countryside, close to Cannock Chase and Chase Water, ideal for long dog walks. We have good network links for Birmingham (approx. 20 miles away) and other major cities, via road or rail.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

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, including 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

How We’ll Support You

At inspiring vet care, 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

What We Offer Our Team

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

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Grange Hill Vets, Lichfield

Grange Lane, Lichfield, WS13 8HX, United Kingdom

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Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets

Exotic Friendly

Rabbit Friendly

Chicken Friendly

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

Talent Partner

Marcus Alphonso

marcus.alphonso@ivcevidensia.com