Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group invites an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon to lead a dedicated team in Folkestone. This role offers exciting leadership opportunities while providing exceptional veterinary care, supported by advanced equipment and a progressive clinical culture. Enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle with stunning views and a healthy work-life balance, backed by our commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Health cash plan covering dental, physio, and optical

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

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

VDS, RCVS, and BVA fees paid

Interest-free Season Ticket Loan

Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 Visa

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon required.
• Experienced in clinical leadership and exceptional patient care.
• Proven ability to mentor and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care and maintain high standards.
• Engage, mentor, and develop your team effectively.
• Ensure compliance with practice regulations and financial estimates.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Exceptional care

Team collaboration

Coaching skills

Commercial performance

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Are you an experienced vet ready to take the next step in your career? Join Medivet as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon at our friendly, well-established practice in Folkestone, Kent , a vibrant seaside town offering the perfect balance of coastal living and city access, just under an hour from London.

As the Lead Vet you’ll play a key role in shaping the practice, mentoring a supportive team, and delivering outstanding care with access to great equipment and a strong regional network. This is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a leadership role while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle, stunning sea views, and a creative, cultural community , all with the backing of a nationwide veterinary group focused on your growth and development.

Medivet Folkestone's address is 3 Sandgate Hill, Folkestone CT20 2JF

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, simply click apply or for a friendly initial conversation please contact [e-mail] - 07961834919

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.
  
• 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

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 accurate estimates for clients, ensuring payment and minimising debt.
  
• Work closely with the Practice Manager to maximise commercial performance with a focus on key measures.
  
• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
  
• Inspire your team, sharing new or evolving practice standards and changes to processes.
  
• Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
  
• 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.
  
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
  
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
  
• An understanding and appreciation of exceptional care and how this improves the client experience.
  
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
  
• Experience of delivering strong commercial performance through effective allocation of clinical activity.
  
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
  
• 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.