Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Salary up to £80,000 DOE plus up to £5000 Relocation allowance and up to £5000 Welcome bonus

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon ready to step into a leadership role where your clinical insight, and strategic vision will make a real impact? Join Mearley Vets as our new Lead Vet and help shape the future of our thriving practice.

Proud to Be Part of IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia, we're driven by the passion and commitment of our people - across clinical, operational, and support teams. With over 2,500 clinics and hospitals in 20 countries and around 41,000 employees, we work together to care for around 25,000 animals every day. United by a shared purpose - Healthy Animals, Happy Owners - we're proud to champion long-term animal health and welfare through the dedication of every individual across our international network. 

Lead The Future Of Veterinary Care

You'll oversee all clinical aspects of the practice, ensuring high standards of care aligned with RCVS guidance, industry regulations, and IVC Evidensia best practices. Key responsibilities include clinical governance, protocol implementation, audits, quality improvement, and mentoring the team. 

This is a leadership role that requires advanced clinical expertise, strong decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement - driving both operational excellence and outstanding patient care and you'll hold personal and team-wide accountability, in line with the Veterinary Surgeon role profile and RCVS standards. 

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you 

Who we are

We are a 3 branch practice, based in Lancashire, one practice being in the heart of Lancashire's beautiful Ribble Valley, Mearley Vets offers the perfect balance between a modern, forward-thinking veterinary practice and a warm, community-focused atmosphere

What We Offer

Opportunities for further leadership training and development

Supportive relocation options and an idyllic location 

Flexible rota pattern – Full and or part time (minimum of 30 hours), 4 day week

What you'll bring?

MRCVS-qualified with strong clinical experience

Proven leadership skills or ambition to lead a team

Confident in managing clinical standards and protocols

Solid understanding of practice operations and finances

Excellent communication and team development abilities

Familiarity with HR processes, compliance, and wellbeing initiatives

Committed to continuous improvement and clinical excellence

You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance

Work-life Balance & Wellbeing

6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off

Private medical insurance 

Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme 

Development 

£1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD 

Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources  

World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres

£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet 

Professional Memberships 

BVA membership 

VDS cover 

RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits 

Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) 

Retail discounts and cashback offers 

Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets 

Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat