Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Provost Veterinary Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and well-established team in the beautiful seaside town of St Andrews.

This is an excellent opportunity for a vet ready to take the next step into clinical leadership, combining hands on first opinion work with a key role in supporting and developing the wider veterinary team. You will help shape clinical standards, contribute to the ongoing development of the practice, and ensure we continue to deliver exceptional patient and client care.

As Clinical Lead, you will work closely with the Practice Director and senior team to support clinical delivery, mentor colleagues, and promote a positive, collaborative clinical culture.

Practice Highlights

• Modern, purpose-built small animal practice in St Andrews
• Experienced team of 6 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, and 7 support staff
• Two surgical theatres and dedicated dental suite with dental x ray
• Digital x ray, endoscopy, and Imotek ultrasound equipment
• Fully equipped in house laboratory
• Separate cat, dog, and isolation wards
• ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic status
• Strong focus on clinical standards and collaborative case management
• Support for certificates and further professional development

About IVC Evidensia

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment-at every stage of their career.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Provide high-quality clinical care across a varied small animal caseload
• Support, mentor, and develop less experienced colleagues and new graduates
• Work closely with the Practice Director to support daily clinical operations
• Lead by example in maintaining high clinical standards and best practice
• Contribute to clinical governance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain an active role in consultations and surgery
• Participate in a 1 in 5 Saturday morning rota (8:30am-1pm) with time off in lieu
• No out-of-hours requirement

Working Pattern

• Full time: 40 hours per week
• Typically 4 or 5 days per week
• Flexible working arrangements considered where possible

Life in St Andrews

St Andrews is one of Scotland's most iconic coastal towns, known for its world-famous golf courses, historic university, and beautiful beaches. It offers an outstanding quality of life, with a vibrant community, rich history, and excellent local amenities.

Located just 30 minutes from Dundee and within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow, St Andrews offers the perfect balance of coastal living and city accessibility. Whether you enjoy the outdoors, culture, or food scene, it's an exceptional place to live and work.

You Might Be a Great Fit If

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS
• Experience in small animal first opinion practice
• Strong clinical decision making and surgical/medical competence
• Confidence in mentoring and supporting colleagues
• Excellent communication and leadership potential
• A collaborative, proactive, and supportive approach to team working

How We'll Support You

• 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

• 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

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