Veterinary Surgeon

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Stockport is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to deliver exceptional clinical care. The position offers a progressive environment with a strong focus on patient and client care, alongside numerous benefits and opportunities for professional development. Join an inspiring team committed to making a positive difference in veterinary health.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance from day one

Health cash plan covering dental, physio, and optical services

Life Assurance 3 x salary

5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

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

Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 Visa

Discounts on Medivet products and services

Qualifications

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures.
• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans with clear cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor, and develop the team, enhancing their skills.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Team Work

Patient Care

Client Communication

Coaching

Education

RCVS Registration

Job description

Medivet Gatley is a modern well-equipped 8 vet practice with a team of 7 receptionists plus an admin team enabling the RVN's to do the jobs that they qualified to do! The practice benefits from digital x-ray and in house blood machines, multiparameter machine for anaesthetic monitoring, separate dog and cat wards and waiting rooms.

The clinic is silver cat friendly accredited. We have separate dental suite and orthopaedic/soft tissue theatres. The whole clinic has been recently refurbished so has a clean, warm and welcoming feel, with an abundance of natural light which is a rarity in the vet world! Well worth a visit!

The role is full time; working 39 hours a week over 4 days offering progression alongside a work/life balance with a fair share of weekends.

Please do not hesitate to email [e-mail] for further enquiries.

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.
• 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
• 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.
• Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
• 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.