Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Medivet as a Veterinary Surgeon in Guildford, where you'll provide exceptional clinical care and support a dedicated team. Enjoy a range of benefits including private medical insurance, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave

Funded certificate opportunities

Interest free Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures.
• Prepare tailored treatment and care plans for each patient.
• Engage, mentor and develop your team.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teamwork

Client care

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Medivet Guildford which is run by experienced Lead Vet Marta with support from the close knit team including HRVN, RVN, SVN and two receptionists.

The practice is situated on the outskirts of Guildford, famous for its historic cobbled high street, with lots of parking. Spacious layout and has recently undergone a refurbishment and is well equipped, with digital x-rays, modern in-house laboratory testing facilities, ultrasound, two operating theatres, separate cat, dog and isolation wards.

On site out of hours service provided by Vets Now, allowing for continuity of care for our patients.

There will be periods of sole charge in this position, working as part of Medivet we have the opportunity to support within the locality to draw support from other practices in the area should you require. Real varied caseload with opportunity for continuity of care as 90% of our loyal clients are insured.

We are open to full time or part time with a fair share of weekends.

To discuss the opportunity including a working pattern that works for you, please email [e-mail] 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 day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Clinical CPD: £1,500 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 we have.
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 tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
• 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.
• 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.