New Street Vets, Honiton, Honiton, South West

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Salary up to £75,000 DOE

Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
New Street Vets | Honiton, Devon 

Salary up to £75,000 DOE

Looking to step into a leadership role while staying firmly involved in clinical practice? This is an exciting opportunity to join New Street Vets as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon, combining hands-on veterinary work with the chance to mentor, support, and help shape a highly experienced and collaborative team.

As a busy first-opinion small animal practice, we see a varied and rewarding caseload, including cats, dogs, rabbits, small furries, the occasional chicken, and local wildlife. The role offers an excellent mix of consultations and surgery, with the flexibility to tailor your time towards surgery if that's where your passion lies. Alongside routine and dental procedures, you'll also see some emergency and critical care cases, with opportunities to pursue and develop your own clinical interests.

You'll be joining a supportive and knowledgeable team of Veterinary Surgeons, RVNs, and an experienced Practice Manager who foster a culture of teamwork, open communication, and continuous learning. For those looking to advance their expertise, certificate study is actively encouraged and fully supported.

Situated in a characterful converted house just a short walk from the high street, the practice offers a friendly, community-focused atmosphere and is set to undergo an exciting refurbishment. Well-equipped facilities include dedicated consulting rooms, a dental radiography suite, an in-house laboratory, and a recently installed ultrasound machine, ensuring you have the resources needed to provide outstanding patient care.

How You’ll Make a Difference 

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will be the most senior veterinary clinician within the practice, responsible for leading clinical standards, governance, and the delivery of outstanding patient and client care. 
 
You’ll provide clinical leadership to the veterinary team, oversee complex cases, and act as the primary source of clinical guidance and decision-making within the practice. Working closely with the senior practice leadership team, you’ll support the strategic direction of the practice and drive continuous improvement in clinical quality, outcomes, and ways of working.
  
•    The typical full-time week is 40 hours worked across four or five days, with a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota from 9am to 1pm. 
•    There are no out-of-hours or on-call requirements, allowing you to enjoy a genuine work-life balance. 
•    Part-time applications are also welcome, with a minimum of 30 hours per week. 
 

You Might Be a Great Fit If... 

You are a highly experienced veterinary surgeon with strong clinical expertise and a passion for leadership and clinical excellence. You’ll bring: 
 
•    A Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS with significant experience in small or mixed animal practice, with advanced surgical and medical capability 
•    Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, and supporting veterinary colleagues 
•    Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills 
•    Experience contributing to or leading clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives 
•    The ability to manage clinical complaints and provide professional guidance in complex situations 
•    Professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to the highest standards of patient and client care

How We’ll Support You 

At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 

Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles 
Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet 
Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks 
Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities 
A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement 

What We Offer Our Team 

6.6 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  

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources. 
 
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.