Advanced Practitioner

Medivet Group; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Rotherham is seeking an Advanced Practitioner in Surgery to join their esteemed team. In this full-time role, you will oversee the veterinary team, ensuring outstanding medical care for patients. Candidates must hold RCVS registration and a CertAVP in Surgery, with strong clinical leadership skills. The position offers a supportive work environment, benefits including private medical insurance, and a relocation package for eligible candidates. Join the team and make a positive difference in animal welfare.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Health cash plan covering dental, physio, and optical services

Life Assurance 3 x salary

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid days leave for personal use

Clinical CPD funding and leave

Funded certificate opportunities

VDS RCVS and BVA fees paid

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered and have a CertAVP in Surgery.
• Experience in performing advanced surgeries including TPLO / TTAs.
• Strong clinical leadership and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients.
• Provide clear updates to clients on their pets.
• Engage, mentor, and develop the veterinary team.

Skills

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

CertAVP in Surgery

Ability to perform TPLO / TTAs

Experience in delivering care

Teamwork experience

Clinical leadership skills

Coaching skills

Education

CertAVP in Surgery

Job description

Our Dearne Valley 24-Hour Hospital is looking for an Advanced Practitioner in Surgery to join this talented team. You will be supported by our Branch Partner Magda and Head RVN Emma along with their strong clinical Vet and Nursing teams. Its a purpose-built facility with up-to-date digital x-ray ultrasound and full body CT scanner and an in-house laboratory. The practice has 3 large consulting rooms 2 theatres large prep area internal lab facilities and large learning and office spaces.

You will play a pivotal role in overseeing the veterinary team and ensuring the provision of exceptional medical care to our patients. Your leadership skills clinical expertise and passion for animal welfare alongside the support we provide through our regional teams and support centre will contribute significantly to the continued success and growth of the practice your team and yourself.

We are offering full time working pattern of 4 weekdays per week and a 1 in 6 weekend rota.

We offer a relocation package if relocating from outside the UK or more than 60 miles from your current UK address.

Please contact for a friendly initial conversation.

Key Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental physio and optical services) with 24 / 7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional Day for You a paid days leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: 1500 per year plus 3 days paid leave.
• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
• Funded certificate opportunities.
• VDS RCVS and BVA fees paid.
• Sabbatical based on length of service.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet. That's the care for our patients, our clients and for each other. We really want to make a positive difference through every interaction. In this role you will :

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide exceptional care to your clients giving clear updates on patients.
• Deliver professional excellence observing the highest standards of regulatory practice and operational compliance.
• Prepare accurate estimates for clients ensuring payment and minimising debt.
• Work closely with the Practice Manager to maximise commercial performance with a focus on key measures.
• Engage mentor and develop your team enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
• Inspire your team sharing new or evolving practice standards and changes to processes.
• Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• CertAVP in Surgery.>
• Ability to perform TPLO / TTAs or equivalent spinal fracture repair and complex soft tissue (eg. perineal urethrostomy TECA BOAS thoracotomy).
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.

About Us

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.

We're proud to support a large connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that's always there. That's more than a strapline for us; we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.

This is the home of talented people like you who want to stand out in their field and whose compassion for animals goes way beyond their job. Join us and be part of our exciting plans for the future.