Lead Veterinary Surgeon, Exeter, Partnership Option, Up to £96k inc Bonus

Bright Leaf Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a knowledgeable Lead Vet to join a dedicated team in Exeter. With a diverse caseload including exotics, the ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills and leadership qualities, providing guidance and mentoring to a supportive team. An excellent package including salary up to £80k, bonuses, and funding for continued education and certifications are offered, along with partnership potential.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Private GP

£1500 CPD funding

Funded certificate

Time off for studies

Professional fees paid

Life assurance

Optional partnership with exit strategy

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience as a veterinary surgeon.
• Good all-round GP experience.
• Willingness to pursue a small animal certificate.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team provides the best clinical care.
• Promote learning and development within the team.
• Maintain a harmonious working environment.

Skills

Clinical Care

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Veterinary Surgery Degree

Small Animal Certificate

Tools

Cardiac ultrasound

Dental x-rays

K-laser

Endoscopes

Job description

Our client has an opportunity for an experienced veterinary surgeon, ideally with a minimum of three years experience to join them as Lead Vet. The successful candidate will have good, all-round GP experience and will be looking to start or continue a small animal certificate.

For those who have started a certificate and are tied into a training agreement, our client is happy to take those costs on. For vets about to start a certificate, they are happy to fund studies.

The outgoing Lead Vet is staying on in the practice for a few months to help with the transition of the new Lead Vet. He has a wealth of clinical and managerial experience and will be an excellent mentor.

This is a three vet team with a small team of nurses and they are well equipped. Equipment includes:

• Cardiac ultrasound,
• Dental x-rays,
• a K-laser,
• an aseptic theatre and prep room,
• endoscopes
• and full in-house lab for bloods, biochemistry and urine,
• separate dog kennels, cattery and exotic ward.

Our client has a very diverse caseload which includes lots of exotics work, primates, snakes, reptiles and much more.

The role is primarily involved around ensuring the very best clinical care is offered by the whole team. Ensuring that the team continue with their learning and development and ensuring there is a harmonious working environment.

With regards to the Lead Vet area that may be new to candidates, full support will be offered.

Package includes:

• Salary Up to £80k with bonus potential of £16k
• Medical insurance
• Pravate GP
• £1500 CPD
• Funded certificate
• Time off for studies
• Professional fees paid
• Life assurance
• Much more

FOR VETS INTERESTED IN PARTNERSHIP, OUR CLIENTS OFFER A VERY SIMPLE, EQUITY PARTNESHIP WITH A GUARANTEED, OPTIONAL EXIT STRATEGY EVERY TWO YEAR IF REQUIRED. CONTACT BRIGHT LEAF RECRUITMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.

This role is easily commutable to and from:

• Exmouth
• Topsham
• Crediton
• Cullompton
• Sidmouth
• Newton Abbot
• Honiton
• Dawlish
• Teignmouth
• Ottery St Mary
• Tiverton
• Budleigh Salterton
• Chudleigh
• Axminster