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No out-of-hours or on-call duties required. Shared Saturday rota, 1 in 3, 09:00 to 12:00, with time back in lieu.
About the Role
This is a Lead Veterinary Surgeon position at Easipetcare Kettering, where you'll take the most senior clinical role in the practice. The post is full-time, with 40 hours across 4 days, plus a shared Saturday rota of 1 in 3 from 09:00 to 12:00 with time back in lieu.
There are no out-of-hours or on-call duties in this role. You’ll be helping lead clinical standards, support governance, oversee complex cases, and work closely with the senior practice leadership team to drive quality and improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the most senior veterinary clinician in the practice
- Lead clinical standards, governance, and patient and client care
- Provide clinical leadership and decision-making for the veterinary team
- Oversee complex cases and support clinical guidance within the practice
- Work with the senior practice leadership team on strategic direction and continuous improvement
- Mentor colleagues and help shape clinical standards
- Contribute to clinical growth while maintaining high levels of patient care
Requirements
- Veterinary degree and RCVS registration
- Significant experience in small or mixed animal practice
- Advanced surgical and medical capability
- Proven experience mentoring, coaching, and supporting veterinary colleagues
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Experience with clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement is required
- Ability to manage clinical complaints and provide professional guidance in complex situations
Benefits
- Salary up to £75,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Relocation support of up to £5,000
- Welcome bonus of up to £5,000, pro rata for new hires
- 40 hours per week over 4 days
- Shared Saturday rota, 1 in 3, 09:00 to 12:00, with time given back in lieu
- No out-of-hours or on-call duties
- 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave and pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
- BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes, subject to eligibility
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
- CPD allowance and access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
- Clear career pathways across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
About the Practice
Easipetcare Kettering is part of the Inspire Vet Care network and the wider IVC Evidensia Group. The practice team includes 1 Clinical Director, 2 vets, 5 RVNs and 1 SVN.
The practice is equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, multiparameter monitors, and a new dental X-ray is on the way. It treats dogs, cats and small pets, and is rabbit friendly. The site is located on a busy Kettering retail park in the heart of town, with free parking, strong footfall, excellent transport links, and access to the Northamptonshire countryside.
