Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Clinical Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Fair City & Crieff Vets Elevate Financial Package up to £100,000 | Salary up to £80,000 DOE | Welcome Bonus up to £10,000 | Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 | Elevate Bonus – 25% of salary paid in month 6, plus a further 25% pro-rata paid in month 12 Looking for your next step in veterinary leadership while staying closely connected to clinical work? Fair City & Crieff Vets are looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to take on a Clinical Lead role across our two sister practices, working on a 50/50 split between our Fair City and Crieff sites. This is an exciting Elevate opportunity, designed for a vet who wants to make a real impact both clinically and within their teams, while continuing to enjoy a varied first opinion caseload. You'll have the opportunity to shape clinical standards, support colleagues and help both practices continue to develop, with the support of a wider veterinary group behind you. Why Join Fair City & Crieff Vets? Both practices combine the friendly, community feel of local veterinary clinics with the support, equipment and development opportunities of a larger veterinary group. As Clinical Lead, you'll work across both sites, building strong relationships with both teams and helping to create a consistent, collaborative approach to clinical care. Across the practices, you'll be supported by experienced veterinary and nursing teams, with a wide range of clinical interests and a strong focus on patient and client care. Our facilities include: *Laparoscopic surgical equipment *Digital ultrasonography *IM3 dental radiography *In-house laboratory facilities *Digital radiography *Laser therapy equipment You'll see a varied first opinion caseload across both practices, with plenty of opportunity to develop your own clinical interests alongside your leadership responsibilities. What you'll be stepping into As Clinical Lead, you'll play an important role in supporting the clinical direction of both practices while remaining an active member of the veterinary team. Your role will include: *Providing high-quality consultations and managing a varied medical and surgical caseload *Leading clinical standards across both practices, ensuring consistently high-quality care and alignment with RCVS and best-practice guidelines *Leading clinical governance initiatives, including audits, protocol development and continuous improvement *Acting as a clinical point of contact and providing second opinions and support with complex cases *Mentoring and supporting veterinary colleagues, encouraging CPD and clinical progression *Supporting colleagues with case discussions, clinical decision-making and development *Identifying opportunities to improve clinical processes, patient care and clinical outcomes *Encouraging knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous clinical development across both practices *Building strong relationships with the nursing, reception and support teams *Working closely with the Practice Managers and wider leadership team to support clinical strategy, performance and continuous improvement *Pursuing your own clinical interests and continuing to develop as a clinician and leader We're looking for an experienced vet who enjoys working collaboratively, is confident supporting and developing colleagues, and is ready to take ownership of clinical standards and drive positive change across both practices. Previous leadership experience would be advantageous, but we're also keen to hear from experienced vets who are ready to take the next step in their leadership career. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, with a 50/50 split between Fair City and Crieff Vets. We’re happy to consider flexible working patterns and part-time applications for the right candidate. You’ll also participate in a shared weekend and out-of-hours rota, with further details available on enquiry. The Elevate Opportunity This role forms part of our Elevate programme, offering an enhanced financial package alongside the opportunity to take your career to the next level. Your Elevate package includes: *Salary up to £80,000 DOE *Welcome Bonus up to £10,000, paid in your first salary *Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 *Elevate Bonus – 25% of your annual salary paid in month 6 *A further Elevate Bonus of 25% pro-rata paid in month 12 *Concierge support with the relocation process *Paid annual leave for the duration of your move, up to three days *Plus our full range of employee benefits The overall Elevate financial package is worth up to £100,000, giving you the opportunity to be recognised and rewarded for the impact you make while developing your career with us. inspiring vet care At inspiring vet care, we're committed to creating careers without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities and play an active role in their local and professional communities. As part of our wider group, you'll have access to a network of colleagues, clinical expertise and development opportunities, while still being able to make a meaningful difference within your local practices. Life in Perthshire Based across Fair City and Crieff, you'll be surrounded by some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside while remaining within easy reach of Perth, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Crieff offers a welcoming community and plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, hiking and exploring the outdoors, while the wider Perthshire area provides an excellent balance of rural living and convenient transport links. Whether you're looking to relocate to Scotland or already live locally, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career while enjoying everything Perthshire has to offer. How We'll Support You When you join us, you'll benefit from: *Clear career pathways across primary care, referral, leadership and specialist roles *Funded learning and development, including 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 *Support to develop your clinical and leadership interests *A collaborative culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement What We Offer Our Team *6.8 weeks' holiday, including bank holidays *Private medical insurance *Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy *BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees *Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) *Retail discounts and cashback offers *Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets