Job Description

Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon
Salary up to 75,000 DOE, plus up to 5,000 Relocation Allowance and up to 5,000 Welcome Bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Ark House Vets, where we are looking to recruit an experienced, passionate and supportive Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon for our team. This is a unique opportunity to blend your clinical expertise with team leadership to help shape the future of the practice.

Your responsibilities would include supporting the clinical team and the successful running of the clinic alongside the Director of Practice and Head Nurse. You will also be responsible for driving clinical standards and support and mentor colleagues to ensure we offer the best care to our patients, clients and colleagues.

Duties include:Provide high-quality veterinary care in both consultations and surgery Lead by example with clear, compassionate communication Support, mentor, and inspire junior vets and nurses Act as a clinical role model, ensuring best practice in line with RCVS and IVC Evidensia guidelines. Work with the management team on strategic planning, performance management and to explore new opportunities.


Work life balance that works for you

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. Our flexible approach to rota patterns and working hours offers a balance that truly flexes with you and your lifestyle no matter what stage you are in your career.

The full-time rota for this position will include working 35-40 hours over 4 days per week with 1-4 Saturday mornings, however we are open discussing part time hours for the right candidate. There is no out of hours or on-call requirement.

About Us

We are a single site practice in the lovely Beds/Bucks border. For a vet there's no such thing as the perfect job, but it's perfectly possible to get close. The right job needs to tick a lot of boxes including colleagues and management who'll willingly lend a hand when you're stretched and lend an ear when you've had a tough day including 3 fully trained Mental Health First Aiders. Our practice ethos focuses on doing the right thing, providing gold standard care to both pets and clients. We have excellent, confident RVN's and Vets with outstanding front of house support.

Why us?

We're keen to welcome another team player with great people skills and a sense of humour who wants a new challenge in a safe and supportive environment. We are looking for someone who demonstrates empathy with clients, the ability to communicate effectively is vital, we value teamwork and appreciate staff contributing ideas to improve our practice and services.

Because our people matter

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 balance6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday


WellbeingPrivate 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


Development1250 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 MembershipsBVA membership VDS cover


Colleague BenefitsCompany 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

Up to 75,000 DOE