Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in Nottingham seeks a hands-on Lead Vet to join their practice. This role involves delivering exceptional clinical care and mentoring a dedicated team of vets and nurses. Candidates should be RCVS registered and demonstrate clinical leadership. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme up to 20% of salary.

Private Medical Insurance from day one.

Health cash plan from day one.

Life Assurance 3 x salary.

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

CPD allowance of £1,500 per year plus paid leave.

Discounts on Medivet products and services.

Sabbatical based on length of service.

Interest free Season Ticket Loan.

Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for Tier 2 Visa.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with RCVS.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and mentoring experience.
• Experience in delivering exceptional patient and client care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide clear updates to clients.
• Mentor and develop the veterinary team.

Skills

Clinical leadership skills

Exceptional care for patients

Mentoring and team development

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,physioand 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.

• Anadditional‘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’sthe 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,observingthe highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.

• Prepareaccurateestimates for clients, ensuring payment and minimising debt.

• Work closely with the Practice Manager to maximise commercial performance with a focus on key measures.

• Engage,mentorand 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 todemonstrateclinical 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.