Lead Veterinary Surgeon / Branch Partner

Job Description

Our client’s practice is ideal for water sports enthusiasts, benefiting from nearby towns and beaches along a beautiful coastline. They have excellent local schools and shops within walking distance. They are currently seeking a full-time Vet ready to take the next step in their career to become a Lead Vet or Branch Partner in a 2 FTE practice, where work-life balance is a core principle.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and happy team, providing the highest level of pet care to patients. They will work closely with the Practice Manager and contribute to various projects aimed at enhancing clinical and commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Provide clients with clear updates on their pets.
• Maintain the highest standards of regulatory, practice, and operational compliance.
• Prepare accurate estimates for clients, ensuring payment and minimising debt.
• Work with the Practice Manager to maximise commercial performance with a focus on key measures.
• Mentor and develop team members, enhancing their skills and effectively utilising them.
• Share new or evolving practice standards and processes with the team.
• Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Support and share clinical best practices within and across practices and the wider community.

Requirements

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills.
• Experience in delivering exceptional care to patients and clients.
• Understanding of how exceptional care improves the client experience.
• Experience in implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Strong commercial performance through effective allocation of clinical activity.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Skilled in coaching and influencing to get the best out of colleagues.

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 3x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person if support is needed.
• Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme with the potential to earn up to 20% on top of salary.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for personal use.
• 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 products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

About the Practice

Our client is a leading veterinary care provider with practices across the UK, including several 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. They also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany, and Spain. They support a large, connected, and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. This is more than a strapline; they truly believe every interaction matters and can make a real difference. Being part of this practice means joining a forward-thinking and caring environment with the best equipment and treatment options available, and excellent support for their team members.

Join them and be part of their exciting plans for the future.

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