Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Medivet as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon in Cheltenham, where you will provide exceptional care to patients and clients while leading a dedicated team. This full-time role offers a supportive environment, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including private medical insurance and generous leave policies.

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

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with RCVS and experienced in veterinary practice.
• Proven clinical leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations.
• Mentor and develop the veterinary team.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

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Medivet Leckhampton is a long established small-animal practice in the beautiful Cotswold town of Cheltenham Spa. We recently relocated to a much larger premises on the edge of the Bath Road, a bustling independent shopping and entertainment area, offering boutiques, cafes, restaurants and bars.

Our team consists of 5 veterinary surgeons (one surgery certificate holder, one with an interest in cardiology and another keen on ophthalmology) who are supported by a great team of qualified nurses, SVNs and reception staff. Our HRVN holds a surgical certificate. We offer lap spays and have a separate dental theatre plus imaging suite, spacious wards, in-house lab, diagnostic equipment and experienced veterinary surgeons and nurses.

As a Lead Vet you will be accountable for the clinical leadership of the veterinary team ensuring we deliver exceptional care, always there for our clients, patients and colleagues whilst maintaining the highest levels of compliance with regulatory, operational and practice standards. You will also work closely with the Practice Manager to maximise the commercial performance of the clinic.

This is a full time position working 40 hours per week with a fair share of weekends.

For any further questions regarding the role or for a friendly initial conversation please email [e-mail]

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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