Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a Lead Vet to join their dynamic team in a modern facility. This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional clinical care while working alongside a supportive team. You'll be responsible for consultations, surgeries, and mentoring staff, ensuring the highest standards of veterinary practice. With a strong focus on professional development and a nurturing environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about animal care and looking to make a significant impact in the community. Embrace the chance to grow within a forward-thinking organization that values its employees and their contributions.

Benefits

Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Health cash plan

Life Assurance 3 x salary

24-hour counselling support

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Paid day’s leave for personal use

Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year

Funded certificate opportunities

Discounts on Medivet products and services

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered or eligible to register.
• Experience in clinical examination and surgery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class clinical care through consultations and procedures.
• Support and mentor colleagues in clinical practices.
• Maximise capacity through effective utilisation of clinical skills.

Skills

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Excellent communication skills

Clinical examination and surgery

Client-oriented approach

Team collaboration

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Remuneration

£60,000 - £75,000 per year

Medivet Thurmaston 24-hour Hospital is a 2.5 Vet practice managed by our Practice Manager Claire. We have a great opportunity for a Lead Vet to join us full time, working a 4 day week Monday to Friday and 1 in 6 weekends (including a bank holiday rota) with no on call – we can be open to part time applications too.

Thurmaston, is our recently refurbished head-to-toe practice with a high surgical/soft-tissue caseload supporting local Medivet/non-Medivet clinics in the area providing OOH support. Equipment includes an Xray room (for digital and dental x-ray), ultrasound, endoscopy, tonometer and orthopaedic equipment. The practice has 3 consult rooms currently with plans for an expansion making it even more spacious.

You'll be supported by the wider Thurmaston team which consists of a HVN, 5 RVNs and 3 CCAs and this role is to support all areas of the clinic, consults through to surgery. A nurturing attitude is key for our Lead Vet to help develop and guide our amazing team.

Key Benefits

• Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme with the potential to earn up to 20% on top of your salary.
• 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

• 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.