Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary care provider as a Veterinary Surgeon with a strong orthopaedic bias. Work in a well-equipped, multi-vet hospital dedicated to exceptional patient care. Enjoy a supportive team environment and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Health cash plan from day one

Life Assurance 3 x salary

5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year

Interest free Season Ticket Loan

Qualifications

• Experience in fracture repair and joint surgery.
• Proficient in advanced techniques like TPLO and TTA.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations.
• Engage and mentor team members to enhance their skills.

Skills

Problem Solving

Surgical Precision

Client Communication

Education

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Job description

Medivet Beckenham 24 hour is a well established, multi-vet hospital. We're currently looking for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our team with a strong orthopaedic bias. We have a dedicated night team who provide out of hours care to multiple practices across the region.

The newly refurbished hospital is well-equipped with ultrasound, digital x-ray, dental x-ray and endoscope, including laparoscopic equipment. We have two operation theatres, five consult rooms, separate dental room and imaging room. We have a dedicated cat ward, to ensure our feline patients are completely separated from dog kennels, with a separate waiting room and dedicated cat consulting rooms.In addition to our inhouse imaging service, we have Virtual Veterinary Service (VVS) support for remote specialist input in heart and abdominal ultrasounds.

We're a friendly and supportive team who works together to deliver outstanding patient care. Our hospital has a lovely client base who appreciate the personal and exceptional standard of care we provide.

As an Orthopaedic vet you'll have:

• Have expertise in fracture repair, joint surgery, and soft tissue orthopaedics

• Be proficient in advanced techniques such as TPLO, TTA and arthroscopy

• Have strong diagnostic skills, including imaging interpretation (X-ray, CT, MRI)

• Be confident in performing laparoscopic procedures, including lap spays as well assoft tissue procedures and familiar with advance surgical techniques

• Have a problem-solving mindset with excellent surgical precision and attention to detail

• Confidence in managing complex cases and providing clear client communication

Beckenham has quick direct links into London – Thameslink, Southeastern and Southern Train Lines. We also have staff parking available.

For more information please contact, [e-mail].

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.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 weeks with length of service pro rata.
• 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 pro rata
• 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 tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
• 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.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
• Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• 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.