Head veterinary surgeon, Independent Client, South Yorkshire,

Bright Leaf Recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the veterinary field seeks a Head Vet to elevate clinical standards and lead a passionate team in Doncaster. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £80k, a 4-day work week, and a variety of benefits, including professional development opportunities. Join a supportive environment dedicated to delivering exceptional animal care.

Benefits

Quarterly recognition payments

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Income protection

Electric car scheme

Boost employee benefits and discounts

Help at Hand for health and wellbeing

Funded memberships

Surgery discounts

CPD allowance

25 holidays a year plus bank holidays

Internal leadership training

Qualifications

• High level of clinical expertise.
• Comfortable in leadership roles.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to drive clinical excellence.
• Support colleagues in clinical improvement.
• Inspire the team to provide evidence-based care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Coaching

Job description

Are you ready to lead a passionate team and drive clinical excellence? My Client are on the lookout for a Head Vet to spearhead the continuous improvement of their clinical standards and services. This is a fantastic opportunity to upskill colleagues and support them in their aim of being a centre of clinical excellence.
•Salary: £80,000 DOE
What They’re Looking For:
The new Head Vet will be a key member of the surgery’s management team. They are seeking someone with a high level of clinical expertise who is passionate about delivering outstanding care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a leadership role, with the drive and passion to deliver against a strategic vision, coaching and inspiring the team to consistently deliver gold standard, evidence-based care.
•Working Pattern: 4 days a week with 1:4 weekends
•On Call: No OOH, but on call for overnight patients
Benefits:
To attract and retain the best in the business, they offer a great range of benefits, including:
•Quarterly recognition payments
•Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
•Income protection
•Electric car scheme
•Boost employee benefits and discounts
•Help at Hand for health and wellbeing
•Funded memberships
•Surgery discounts
•CPD allowance
•25 holidays a year plus bank holidays
•Internal leadership training
You'll get to work in our purpose-built, modern veterinary practice with fantastic facilities and a team passionate about providing the very best care to all animals, day and night. Your colleagues have a broad range of specialities, and many are working towards certificates to enhance their clinical skills and the services they provide. Could you be the newest addition to the team?
They are part of the UK’s largest, independent, family-owned veterinary group with a nationwide presence. They offer exceptional care in the local communities they serve, helping pets live long, happy, and healthy lives with their families. The state-of-the-art surgeries are purpose-built, light, spacious, and equipped with the latest technology. They’re committed to creating an environment that offers exceptional clinical care, where colleagues love to work, patients are calm, and customers feel assured.
Development Focus:
They have a real focus on development, with many of the vets working towards certificates (SAS and Cardiology) and others in sister practices also studying. They are happy to invest in whatever equipment will support this, including a CT scanner arriving shortly.
Standard Working Conditions:
•4-day week
•1 in 3 weekends (soon to be 1 in 4)
•No OOH
Salary up to £80k
To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact [e-mail] or give us a call at 01422 433900. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons like you in finding the ideal job.

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