Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet Group; Leominster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Leominster is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills while providing exceptional clinical care and work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have RCVS registration and experience in a team-oriented environment. Competitive benefits include medical insurance, annual leave, and CPD support.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health cash plan

25 days annual leave

Clinical CPD funding

Sabbatical opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience working to high medical and surgical standards.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with colleagues.
• Experience in team development.

Responsibilities

• Provide first class clinical care through consultations.
• Prepare accurate estimates for clients.
• Support colleague mentoring and development.

Skills

RCVS registered

Confident working sole charge

Client-oriented approach

Excellent communication skills

Competent in clinical examination and surgery

Education

Eligibility to be registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Overview

Medivet Leominster are looking for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join their large team in a semi-rural practice in the lovely scenic town of Leominster, Hereford. We can also offer flexibility to work at our Ludlow practice on occasions to integrate with the team, clients and patients there.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Vets and a team of 9 nurses and 8 reception/admin staff.

Role offers a platform to develop your leadership skills, influence clinical direction and deliver excellent patient and client care, all without sacrificing work-life balance. We are offering 40 hours per week over 4 days with 1 in 6 Saturdays and no on call or bank holiday commitments.

Please contact [e-mail] for a friendly initial conversation.

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

• 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. 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.