Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary provider in England is seeking a Lead Vet to join their Medivet Thurmaston 24-Hour hospital. The role offers a 4-day week with 1 in 6 weekends and includes a £5,000 joining bonus. The ideal candidate will be an RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon with a strong client-oriented approach and excellent communication skills. Enjoy access to great facilities and a supportive team atmosphere that values collaboration. This position provides the opportunity for a beneficial work-life balance while delivering outstanding animal care.

Benefits

£5,000 joining bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance 3× salary

Generous CPD allowance

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be an RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon or eligible for registration.
• Experience in clinical examination and surgery.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class clinical care through consultations and procedures.
• Manage clinical handover and patient transfer.
• Deliver excellent client care with clear updates on patients.

Skills

Client-oriented approach

Excellent communication skills

Confident working sole charge

Experience with surgical standards

Team collaboration

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Looking for your next leadership step in a supportive, well‑equipped hospital? Medivet Thurmaston 24‑Hour is a vibrant 2.5 Vet practice led by our Practice Manager, Claire, and we’re excited to welcome a Lead Vet to our growing team.

You’ll enjoy a 4‑day week (Monday‑Friday) with 1 in 6 weekends (including bank holiday rotation) giving you genuine work‑life balance. We’re also happy to chat about part‑time options if that suits you better.

Our Thurmaston hospital has been fully refurbished and offers an excellent surgical and soft‑tissue caseload, supporting both Medivet and local independent practices with OOH services. You’ll have access to everything you need to deliver outstanding care – digital and dental X‑ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, a tonometer, and orthopaedic kit – with plans underway to expand our three consult rooms even further.

What’s waiting for you:

• A warm welcome, including a £5,000 joining bonus
• Generous CPD allowance with certificates encouraged and supported
• A flexible rota that truly supports your lifestyle
• A close‑knit, positive team that values collaboration and kindness

If you’d like to find out more or just have an informal chat before applying, get in touch with Serena at [e-mail] - we’d love to hear from you.

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 × salary.
• Access to 24‑hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme with the potential to earn up to 20% on top of your salary.
• 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

• Provide first class clinical care through consultations, procedures and monitoring.
• Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
• Provide exceptional client care giving clear updates on patients, resolving issues as they arise.
• Observe the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.
• Prepare accurate estimates for clients, ensuring payment and minimising debt.
• Maximise capacity through the most effective utilisation of clinical skills.
• Hold engaging clinical meetings with veterinary and nursing teams.
• Support and carry out colleague clinical mentoring / development.
• Pro‑actively support and share clinical best practice within and across clinics and the wider Medivet community.
• Support with the growth of our new 24‑hour practice.

Your Skills and Experience

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon, or with the eligibility to be registered.
• Confident working sole charge.
• A client‑oriented approach, with excellent communication skills.
• Experience of working to the highest medical and surgical standards.
• Experience of working with a team to develop a practice.
• Competent in clinical examination and surgery.
• Experience of building trusting relationships with colleagues, and working effectively as part of a team.
• A great communicator, you will be an outstanding and positive example to others.

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.