Veterinary Surgeon

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Medivet Croxley Green is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join their dynamic team in Rickmansworth. The role involves delivering exceptional care to clients and patients while benefiting from strong mentorship in a supportive environment. With a great work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for anyone looking to advance their career in veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Health cash plan covering dental, physio and optical services

Life Assurance 3 x salary

Access to 24-hour counselling

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave

Funded certificate opportunities

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience in delivering exceptional care to patients.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Engage, mentor, and develop your team.
• Prepare tailored treatment and care plans for each patient.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical care

Education

RCVS registration

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can progress your career in a supportive, dynamic, and high-energy practice? Medivet Croxley Green, located in Rickmansworth, is a busy and thriving surgery, and we’re on the lookout for a passionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our fantastic team!

At Medivet Croxley Green, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters growth and development. Our dedicated team is driven to provide the best possible care to every client and patient, and we’re eager to welcome a new Vet to help us continue our mission. Under the guidance of our experienced Branch Partner and Vet, Fabiana Couto—you will receive unparalleled support while working with a skilled, enthusiastic team including 2 vets, 2 nurses, 1 SVN, 1 VCA, 1 CCA, and a Practice Manager.

You’ll have the chance to take on challenging and rewarding cases, with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge further. Plus, with the backup of our Watford Hospital team for more complex surgeries and orthopaedics, you’ll be able to tackle a variety of cases and expand your expertise.

The role offers a great work-life balance with a shift pattern of 3 days per week, plus 1:6 full weekends at the Watford 24-Hour Hospital.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and be part of an amazing, growing practice, we’d love to hear from you!

Please [e-mail] more information.

KeyBenefits

• Private Medical Insurancefrom day one.

• Health cash planfrom day one (coveringdental,physioand opticalservices) with24/7 Private GP Service.

• Life Assurance3 x salary.

• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.

• 5 weeks’annual leave plusBank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.

• Anadditional‘Day for You’,apaid day’s leavefor you to use as you wish.

• Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days’ paid leave.

• Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.

• Funded certificate opportunities.

• VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.

• Sabbatical based on length of service.

• Pension.

• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Discounts on Medivet products and services.

• SupportforCertificatesof Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visaand relocation support.

Role Accountabilities

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do at Medivet.That’sthe 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 careto your clients, givingclear updates on patients.

• Deliver professional excellence,observingthe highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.

• Prepare tailored,accuratetreatment and care plansfor each patient with clear cost estimates.

• Engage,mentorand develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.

• If relevant:Complete clinical handover andarrangetransfer of any patientneedingout of hours or enhanced care.

• Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and acrosspractices 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 todemonstrateclinical 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 includinga number of24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France,Germanyand Spain.

We’reproud to support a large,connectedand growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional carethat’salways there.That’smore than a strapline forus,wetruly believeevery 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 thevery bestequipment and treatment options available, and thevery besttreatment 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 excitingplans for the future.