Veterinary Surgeon

Medivet Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary care provider known for its exceptional standards and supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to deliver outstanding clinical care in a well-equipped practice, work alongside a dedicated team, and contribute to a progressive clinical culture. With a commitment to professional excellence and a focus on mentorship, you will play a key role in enhancing the skills of your colleagues while ensuring the best possible care for your patients. If you're passionate about making a positive difference in veterinary medicine, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in your career.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Health cash plan

Life Assurance

24-hour counselling support

5 weeks annual leave

Paid day off for personal use

Clinical CPD funding

Internal CPD access

VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be RCVS registered and experienced in providing exceptional patient care.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care and maintain high standards of compliance.
• Prepare tailored treatment plans and mentor team members.

Skills

RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon

Clinical leadership skills

Team collaboration

Coaching and influencing skills

Experience with nurse consults

Job description

Remuneration
£45,000 - £72,000 per year, pro rata

The Opportunity

Medivet Beckenham 24-Hour is a busy, well-established six-vet hospital complete with a dedicated night team who manage all out of our care for the region. We are currently looking for a Vet who can work 1:4 weekends. You will work a 10-hour shift on Saturday and Sunday once every 4 weeks.

We are a friendly and supportive team who work together to review and improve protocols. Our practice has a lovely client base who appreciate the personal and exceptional standard of care we provide.

The practice is well-equipped with ultrasound, digital and dental x-ray. We have surgical facilities including laparoscopy and orthopaedic equipment, gastroscope and bronchoscope plus a wide array of more emergency equipment. We have two ops theatres, three consults, a separate dental room and cat/dog wards.

In addition, we have Virtual Veterinary Service (VVS) support for cardiology and abdominal ultrasounds; we also have a camera feed, so the specialist can chat through the scan and provide advice.

Beckenham has quick direct links into London – Thameslink, Southeastern and Southern Train Lines. We also have staff parking available. We’re 5 minutes from the High Street with plenty of lovely shops and places to eat.

Please contact [e-mail] for more information.

• 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.

Medivet is a family of passionate, supportive and thoughtful veterinary professionals.

We work as one team to support each other, grow the business, and make sure every pet receives the very best care.

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