Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Orpington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Step into a leadership role as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon in the picturesque Petts Wood area, where you can oversee veterinary care in a supportive and thriving community. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence clinical direction while providing exceptional care to both pets and their owners. With a focus on professional growth and a commitment to high-quality service, you will lead a dedicated team, build lasting relationships, and make a significant impact on the well-being of animals in a serene environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values every interaction and is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health cash plan

Life Assurance 3 x salary

24-hour counselling support

Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme

33 days’ annual leave

Paid leave for personal use

Clinical CPD funding

Sabbatical based on length of service

Interest free Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Must be an RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon with leadership experience.
• Skilled in delivering exceptional care to patients and clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Engage and mentor your team, enhancing their skills effectively.

Skills

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Clinical leadership skills

Exceptional patient care

Client communication

Progressive clinical culture

Commercial performance

Team collaboration

Coaching and influencing skills

Job description

The Opportunity

Embark on a leadership role as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon in the captivating Petts Wood area! Join our esteemed team and enjoy the unique benefits of overseeing veterinary care in this charming locale. Surrounded by lush greenery, including the renowned Petts Wood National Trust area, our clinic offers a serene and picturesque setting for your professional growth. Petts Wood boasts a delightful blend of suburban tranquility and a thriving community, providing an ideal backdrop to lead a dedicated team of veterinary professionals. Build lasting connections with pet owners who cherish high-quality care for their beloved companions. Elevate your career amidst the beauty of Petts Wood, where leadership meets a close-knit community, and make a significant impact on the well-being of pets in this idyllic corner of Bromley.

This role has fantastic potential with certificate funding if desired and the opportunity to influence clinical direction!

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.
• 33 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays) rising to 38 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.