Clinical Lead vet Surgeon - Small Animal

Clinical Lead vet Surgeon - Small Animal Small Animal - 3-Site Practice - Perthshire Salary: Up to £65, hours per week 1:4 Saturday cover (Fair City site only)

Lead, Inspire, Thrive - Shape the Future with Crieff & Fair City Vets

Are you an experienced vet looking to take the next step into clinical leadership? We're excited to offer an opportunity for a passionate Clinical Lead Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join and guide our growing three-site practice nestled in the beautiful heart of Perthshire.

This is your chance to combine hands-on clinical excellence with genuine influence, helping to shape both patient outcomes and the future of our supportive, high-performing team.

About Us

Crieff & Fair City Vets is a well-established, community-focused practice operating across three locations:

• Crieff - A friendly, close-knit practice with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
• Fair City - Spacious, modern facilities providing excellent privacy and client care.
• Auchterarder - Recently renovated with two large consultation rooms and scope for growing caseloads.

We are proud to offer advanced services including laparoscopy, ultrasonography, dental radiography (IM3), in-house laboratory testing, radiography, and laser therapy.

Our team is made up of six vets, five RVNs, three SVNs, and two ACAs, working closely alongside a brilliant reception team. We are committed to continuous professional development, encouraging team specialisation and supporting clinical advancement at every level.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead clinical standards and patient care across all three sites, ensuring veterinary excellence aligned with RCVS and IVC Evidensia best practice.
• Champion clinical governance - lead audits, establish clinical protocols, and promote continuous quality improvement.
• Mentor and support the development of the clinical team, encouraging CPD and providing guidance on complex cases.
• Collaborate with the Practice Director on strategy, operational efficiency, and performance management to drive clinical growth.
• Foster a positive, open, and supportive working environment where clinical excellence and teamwork are at the forefront.
• Act as a trusted clinical advisor to clients and colleagues, providing expert second opinions and leading on complex case management.

What We're Looking For

• Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon with strong surgical and medical skills.
• Proven leadership or mentoring experience, with a passion for developing people.
• Confident in clinical governance, including leading audits and implementing best practice.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Committed to delivering excellent patient care and enhancing client relationships.
• Vet GDP Advisor status or additional leadership/clinical qualifications (desirable, but not essential).

Why Join Us?

This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a real impact within a respected, community-driven practice. You'll be supported in your leadership journey while enjoying a balanced rota, no out-of-hours, and the chance to work in a beautiful region with access to nature, history, and outdoor adventures.

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and thrive, we would love to hear from you.

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
• 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
• 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 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. Crieff Vets, Crieff

Veterinary Centre, Union Terrace, Crieff, PH7 4DE, United Kingdom

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