Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Medivet Sherwood is seeking a Lead Vet to join a supportive team in Nottingham. The role offers diverse clinical responsibilities in a well-equipped practice with opportunities for professional growth, alongside generous benefits including private medical insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Health cash plan covering dental, physio and optical

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Annual CPD budget of £1,500

Funded certificate opportunities

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Demonstrates clinical leadership skills.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Engage, mentor, and develop the team.
• Provide accurate client estimates to ensure payment and minimize debt.

Skills

Leadership

Client Care

Clinical Excellence

Teamwork

Coaching

Education

RCVS Registration

Job description

Medivet Sherwood is looking for a Lead Vet to join our supportive and friendly team in the suburbs of Nottingham. Our spacious Sherwood practice is, equipped with three consult rooms, theatre, dental facilities including dental x-ray, and handles a varied caseload of medical and surgical cases. We're looking for someone confident with most routine procedures-orthopaedics would be a welcome bonus, but not essential.

You’ll work as part of a wider team covering three branches-Sherwood, Arnold, and Netherfield-alongside 6 vets, 3 RVNs, 2 SVNs), 2 VCAs, and 4 CCAs. Arnold and Netherfield are consult-only clinics. This is a great opportunity to enjoy clinical variety in a supportive environment, with plenty of scope to grow and develop your skills. For more information or an informal chat, please contact Laura at [e-mail].

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

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.
  

• 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.