About the Role
This is a senior clinical leadership opportunity spanning five practices across the Midlands (Shelton Lock, Allestree, Oakwood, Alfreton, and Langley Mill). You'll split your time between well-equipped Shelton Lock and Allestree clinics, working a 4-day week (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–7pm, 38 hours) balancing direct clinical work with leadership responsibilities.
Beyond consultations and procedures, you'll guide clinical standards across the entire network, mentor colleagues, and drive excellence in governance and quality improvement. You'll also contribute to developing the next generation of vets through teaching partnerships with Nottingham University and final-year students. At the heart of the group sits a Tier 3 RCVS-accredited hospital offering cutting-edge facilities including CT, MRI, endoscopy, advanced ultrasound, and a multidisciplinary referral service—giving you access to complex cases and specialist support whatever your clinical interests.
You'll be part of a collaborative team of 25+ vets with certificate holders across multiple disciplines, all backed by exceptional nursing and support staff who genuinely value continuous improvement and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead clinical standards, governance, and quality across the five-site network
- Mentor and support veterinary colleagues, fostering professional development and confidence
- Oversee complex cases and provide primary clinical guidance within the practice
- Deliver consultations and procedures across Shelton Lock and Allestree clinics
- Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
- Support strategic direction and drive continuous improvement in clinical outcomes and team ways of working
- Manage clinical complaints and provide professional guidance in complex situations
- Engage with teaching partnerships and support final-year veterinary students
Requirements
- RCVS-registered veterinary surgeon with significant small or mixed animal practice experience
- Advanced surgical and medical capability demonstrated through practice or qualifications
- Proven mentoring and coaching experience with veterinary colleagues
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
- Experience contributing to or leading clinical governance, audits, and quality initiatives
- Ability to manage clinical complaints and provide professional guidance in complex situations
- Professionalism, integrity, and commitment to highest standards of patient and client care
Benefits
- Salary: Up to £75,000 (depending on experience)
- Holiday: 6.8 weeks' paid holiday including bank holidays
- CPD & Learning: £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet, funded access to IVC academy training centres and role-relevant courses
- Professional Support: BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
- Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy
- Career Development: Clear progression pathways across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles; access to mentors and regional clinical coaches
- Lifestyle Schemes: Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies), retail discounts and cashback offers
- Pet Care: Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
About the Practice
Scarsdale Vets has evolved from a small agricultural practice established in the 1940s into one of the largest veterinary providers in the Midlands. The group now operates eleven small animal practices across Derby and Burton, a state-of-the-art small animal hospital, and a dedicated team of farm and equine vets serving the East Midlands region. Part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group (900+ practices and referral hospitals), Scarsdale Vets shares a commitment to happier animals and happier owners through progressive, values-led veterinary care.
The team culture emphasizes continuous improvement, professional development, and clinical excellence. Certificate study is actively encouraged, and careers are built without limits—colleagues are supported to make greater clinical impact, access more opportunities, and play active roles in their professional communities.
