Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice seeks a Lead Veterinary Surgeon for its Orrell Park location in Liverpool. This role encompasses delivering exceptional clinical care, supporting a committed team, and ensuring high standards in practice. The position offers competitive benefits, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to work within a well-respected organization dedicated to pet welfare.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one.

Health cash plan covering dental, physio and optical services.

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

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

Funded certificate opportunities.

Access to 24-hour counselling.

Interest free Season Ticket Loan.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide clear updates to clients regarding patient care.
• Engage and mentor team members to enhance their skills.

Skills

Client-oriented approach

Excellent communication skills

Clinical leadership skills

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our Orrell Park practice in Liverpool.

At Medivet Orrell Park, we pride ourselves on offering exceptional care to both our patients and clients. As part of the Medivet family, we provide a comprehensive range of services, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a network of surrounding clinics including a 24hr hospital. Our clinic has a loyal client base and offers a fantastic opportunity for you to develop and grow in your career.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to work alongside our dynamic Branch Partner, Andrew McVey and our Super supportive Lydia Farrell PM. Orrell Park has a fantasticteam which includes a team of RVN’s and CCA’s.

You will need to be competent in a small animal practice, you must have a client-oriented approach and excellent communication skills, work to a very high standard both medically and surgically.

The role is full time working 40 hours per week 1 in 3 weekends, 1 bank holiday per year and on call cover at Alder.

For more information on this role or for a friendly initial chat please email [e-mail]07984378742

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.