Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Lead Veterinary Surgeon, Salary up to £80,000 DOE, Plus a Relocation Allowance of up to £5000

Join Our Team as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon at White Cross Vet Alvaston!

White Cross Vets Alvaston is seeking an experienced and inspiring Lead Veterinary Surgeon to guide the clinical direction of our practice. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on veterinary work with leadership, mentorship, and service development within a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will lead, mentor, and inspire our clinical team, supporting vets and nurses as they develop their skills and confidence. You will oversee complex cases, provide second opinions, and maintain the highest standards of patient care, while driving clinical excellence through audits, protocols, and evidence-based best practice.

Strong clinical governance is essential, ensuring full compliance with RCVS guidance and IVC Evidensia standards. You will work closely with the Practice Director to support service development, implement improvements, and contribute to the ongoing growth of the practice. Additionally, you will foster a positive, engaged team culture that encourages learning, development, and collaboration, while supporting CPD and career progression to help the team reach their full potential.

Why Choose White Cross Vets

At White Cross Vets, we pride ourselves on our commitment to team wellbeing and our supportive work environment. Recognised as SPVS Wellbeing Award Winners in 2017 and 2018 and consistently ranked in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For, we offer a generous package that promotes a superb work-life balance. Join a team that values collaboration and professional development, reflected in our numerous accolades for wellbeing and employer excellence.

Our Team and Facilities

Join our exceptional team of 4 vets, 7 RVNs, and 6 CCCs dedicated to delivering high standards of care in a friendly atmosphere. Our practice is equipped with modern facilities, including two theatres, dedicated imaging and dental suites, and ample room for expansion based on your interests.

Here’s what our team have to say

“Whitecross Alvaston is a great place to work. Management are forward-thinking and always looking for suggestions to make things better. I felt fully supported in clinical decisions I made! The team are the best part, always open to case discussions and keeping us entertained.” – Abigail Hughes, Veterinary Surgeon

“I enjoyed my time at Alvaston White Cross so much! The team pulls together well, and there is good support for working up interesting cases. Plus, plenty of fun team events and delicious treats!” – Amanda, Veterinary Nurse

“I was the Clinic Director at White Cross Alvaston for six years, and I can confidently say it has been the best workplace of my career. The team, along with the supportive local management, not only made my role seamless but genuinely enjoyable. Staff turnover is exceptionally low, with most departures due only to relocation or career progression, which speaks volumes about the environment. Leaving was an extremely difficult decision, and had it not been for my own career development, I would never have chosen to move on. I will remain in close contact with the team and will truly miss working alongside them. Anyone who joins this practice will be incredibly fortunate. It is, without question, a one in a million workplace.” – Hazel Robinson (Current Clinic Director).

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 balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
  
  

Wellbeing

• Private 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 
  
  

Development

• £1250 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 Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover

Interested in relocating to United Kingdom? Check out our comprehensive Relocation Jobs in United Kingdom page with detailed relocation packages and benefits.

• RCVS fees 
  
  

Colleague Benefits

• Company 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 benefit: 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
  
  

£50,000 - £80,000 a year

Up to £80,000 DOE (Pro rata)

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.