Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet; Somerton; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD budget

Job summary

Medivet is looking for an enthusiastic Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our Somerton practice. You will provide clinical leadership, work with the veterinary and nursing team, and help deliver high standards of patient and client care.

You will lead, mentor and develop colleagues, influence service development and foster a collaborative, supportive environment while continuing your own clinical interests. 40 hours per week, with no out-of-hours work and Saturday mornings on a rota basis.

Qualifications

• RCVS registration
• Experience working in small animal practice
• Strong clinical and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the veterinary team
• Encourage a positive, collaborative and supportive working environment
• Maintain and develop high clinical standards across the practice
• Support the development, mentoring and coaching of colleagues
• Help identify opportunities to improve clinical services and practice processes
• Build strong relationships with clients and provide excellent patient care
• Continue your own clinical development and areas of interest

Job description

## Lead Veterinary SurgeonApply: Somerton, Somerset: Full time: Posted Today: JR004921**Lead Veterinary Surgeon****Full Time | Permanent****40 hours per week - No OOH, Saturday Mornings on a rota basis****Salary: Up to £75,000 DOE****CPD Budget**We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and compassionate **Lead Veterinary Surgeon** to join our friendly and supportive team and Medivet & Partners SomertonThis is a fantastic opportunity for a veterinary surgeon who is ready to take the next step in their career and play an important role in supporting both the clinical and wider development of the practice.**The Role**As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will provide clinical leadership within the practice, working closely with the wider veterinary and nursing team to deliver excellent standards of patient and client care.You will have the opportunity to:* Provide clinical leadership and support to the veterinary team* Encourage a positive, collaborative and supportive working environment* Maintain and develop high clinical standards across the practice* Support the development, mentoring and coaching of colleagues* Help identify opportunities to improve clinical services and practice processes* Build strong relationships with clients and provide excellent patient care* Continue your own clinical development and areas of interest**What We're Looking For**We are looking for a confident and approachable veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is passionate about delivering high-quality veterinary care.You will ideally have:* RCVS registered* Experience working in small animal practice* Strong clinical and communication skills* A genuine passion for patient and client care* The ability to support, motivate and develop colleagues* Excellent organisational and leadership skills* A proactive and positive approach to clinical and practice development* Previous leadership or mentoring experience would be beneficial, but support will be available for the right candidateMost importantly, we're looking for someone who is **kind, collaborative and passionate about veterinary medicine**, and who wants to make a positive difference to both patients and the people they work alongside.**Why Join Us?**We believe your career should be about more than a rota and a job title. We want to create an environment where you feel **supported, valued and able to thrive**.You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, clinical excellence and a healthy work-life balance, with opportunities to develop your leadership skills and pursue your own clinical interests.**If you're ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and make a real difference as a clinical leader, we'd love to hear from you.****Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.**