Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Prospect Health; Potters Bar; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon in Potters Bar, offering a competitive salary up to £75,000 annually. You will develop and lead a team of vets while handling a diverse clinical caseload, supported by an exceptional team. The role emphasizes leadership, clinical excellence, and a chance to significantly impact the practice's operations.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus birthday leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Enhanced sickness pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Previous senior or lead vet experience preferred.
• Strong routine surgical skills.
• Good understanding of finances and business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical delivery within the business.
• Maintain high standards of clinical delivery.
• Lead the veterinary team alongside the Clinical Director.

Skills

Leadership

Surgical Skills

Financial Management

Education

Veterinary Degree

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Exciting Lead Veterinary Surgeon Opportunity in Potters Bar - Competitive Salary up to £75k Annually!

Join this leading veterinary practice where you will have the opportunity to develop and lead a small team of 2 Vets, along with a dedicated team of RVNs and CCAs. This exciting role offers a hands-on GP clinical caseload with dedicated time for leadership activities each week, supplemented with monthly meetings with the Clinical Director.

Benefits

- 5 weeks holiday a year plus birthday leave and bank holidays (1 BH worked per year with time back in lieu)

- Highly competitive salary

- RCVS and VDS fees paid

- External CPD funded, including certificates (on approval)

- Career progression opportunities

- Staff discount schemes

- Enhanced sickness pay

- Enhanced equal family leave

- E-car salary sacrifice scheme

- Wellness program including:

- Employee assistance programme

- Eyecare voucher scheme

- Free annual Flu jab

- Cycle-to-work scheme

- Recruitment referral reward scheme

Why Join Them?

- Excellent opportunity to make your mark on the practice and develop a cohesive team.

- Supported by the Clinical Director and Senior Leadership team.

- Established client base and high clinical standards upheld by an exceptional support team.

- Well-equipped practice with digital radiography, ultrasound, 3 consult rooms, and a dedicated operating theatre.

- Convenient location just off the M25 with off-road parking for staff.

- Support for complex cases and OOHs at a nearby hospital.

- Opportunity for Sunday rota shifts at the hospital.

What We Are Looking For:

- A strong leader who enjoys a challenge and wants to make a significant impact at a branch clinic.

- Previous senior or lead vet experience preferred.

- Strong routine surgical skills.

- Good understanding of finances, line management, and business strategy.

- A GDP advisor or willingness to train as one is desirable.

- Ability to issue animal health certificates is desirable but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support clinical delivery within the business.

- Maintain high standards of clinical delivery.

- Utilize all associates skills to maximize service provision.

- Collaborate with other teams to ensure a cohesive approach.

- Support recruitment, training, and mentoring to ensure clinical, financial, and operational success.

- Identify and address performance issues with empathy; implement improvement plans.

- Lead the veterinary team alongside the Clinical Director and work with the nursing team to effectively utilize veterinary surgeons and nursing teams.

Interested?

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, click apply now. We look forward to discussing your future with us!

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Exciting Lead Veterinary Surgeon Opportunity in Potters Bar - Competitive Salary up to £75k Annually!

Join this leading veterinary practice where you will have the opportunity to develop and lead a small team of 2 Vets, along with a dedicated team of RVNs and CCAs. This exciting role offers a hands-on GP clinical caseload with dedicated time for leadership activities each week, supplemented with monthly meetings with the Clinical Director.

Benefits

- 5 weeks holiday a year plus birthday leave and bank holidays (1 BH worked per year with time back in lieu)

- Highly competitive salary

- RCVS and VDS fees paid

- External CPD funded, including certificates (on approval)

- Career progression opportunities

- Staff discount schemes

- Enhanced sickness pay

- Enhanced equal family leave

- E-car salary sacrifice scheme

- Wellness program including:

- Employee assistance programme

- Eyecare voucher scheme

- Free annual Flu jab

- Cycle-to-work scheme

- Recruitment referral reward scheme

Why Join Them?

- Excellent opportunity to make your mark on the practice and develop a cohesive team.

- Supported by the Clinical Director and Senior Leadership team.

- Established client base and high clinical standards upheld by an exceptional support team.

- Well-equipped practice with digital radiography, ultrasound, 3 consult rooms, and a dedicated operating theatre.

- Convenient location just off the M25 with off-road parking for staff.

- Support for complex cases and OOHs at a nearby hospital.

- Opportunity for Sunday rota shifts at the hospital.

What We Are Looking For:

- A strong leader who enjoys a challenge and wants to make a significant impact at a branch clinic.

- Previous senior or lead vet experience preferred.

- Strong routine surgical skills.

- Good understanding of finances, line management, and business strategy.

- A GDP advisor or willingness to train as one is desirable.

- Ability to issue animal health certificates is desirable but not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support clinical delivery within the business.

- Maintain high standards of clinical delivery.

- Utilize all associates skills to maximize service provision.

- Collaborate with other teams to ensure a cohesive approach.

- Support recruitment, training, and mentoring to ensure clinical, financial, and operational success.

- Identify and address performance issues with empathy; implement improvement plans.

- Lead the veterinary team alongside the Clinical Director and work with the nursing team to effectively utilize veterinary surgeons and nursing teams.

Interested?

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, click apply now. We look forward to discussing your future with us!

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