Area Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Horsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice is seeking an Area Veterinary Surgeon to join their dynamic team in the Region 13 area. This full-time role involves providing exceptional client and patient care, ensuring compliance with veterinary standards, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of UK experience and be RCVS registered, ready to contribute to a supportive environment focused on high-quality clinical care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of UK experience as a vet.
• Ability to foster a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience in delivering high-quality clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to clients and manage patient care.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and practice standards.
• Mentor and develop colleagues as needed.

Skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Clinical care

Coaching

Communication

Education

RCVS registered vet surgeon

Job description

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Due to growth, Medivet is seeking a well-rounded, Veterinary Surgeon to work around the Region 13 area (Faygate and surrounding). This full-time role requires a candidate with a full, clean driving license, willing to work across various branches with friendly, dynamic teams. The position involves 40 hours per week, typically 10 hours per day over 4 days, with shifts scheduled on set days to build a positive client base.

The ideal candidate will be a GP vet with at least 3 years of UK experience. Join our dedicated, supportive team where patient care is at the core of our practice.

Please contact [e-mail] for an initial conversation or more information.

Responsibilities

Client Care

• Deliver exceptional care to clients daily.
• Handle client complaints and concerns effectively.
• Provide updates to clients regarding patient care after procedures.
• Ensure clients are informed about out-of-hours (OOH) or enhanced care.

Patient Care

• Conduct consultations and procedures.
• Monitor and be accountable for patient care.
• Manage admissions and discharges as needed.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Coordinate clinical handovers and transfer arrangements for OOH or enhanced care.
• Prescribe medication and perform dispensing checks.
• All care to be performed under supervision of the vet/lead vet, aligned with clinical competence.

Standards and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and practice standards.
• Implement appropriate veterinary and nursing standards.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Commercial Performance

• Prepare accurate estimates and ensure payment is received.
• Minimize debt and support client payment plans.
• Utilize clinical skills effectively to maximize capacity.

Communications

• Conduct engaging clinical meetings with teams.

Clinical Leadership

• Mentor and develop colleagues as needed.
• Share best practices within and across clinics.
• Support and mentor veterinary graduates and nursing teams.

Clinical Administration

• Ensure correct lab test procedures.
• Escalate issues to the Practice Manager when necessary.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• RCVS registered vet surgeon.
• Leadership skills in clinical settings.
• Ability to foster a progressive clinical culture.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Experience in delivering high-quality clinical care.
• Support for nurse consultations and clinic operations.
• Coaching and influencing skills to motivate colleagues.

Our clinics operate with small, effective teams committed to delivering exceptional care. Flexibility to perform tasks outside normal duties, based on skills and experience, may be required.