Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a veterinary surgeon to join their team as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon. This is a permanent, full-time role, working 40 hours over four days per week with no weekends required. Part-time applications are welcome, and flexibility can be offered depending on your preferences.

The successful candidate will join a well-equipped, small-town practice with an established support team that enjoys working together. The team has built strong relationships with a loyal client base, providing an excellent opportunity for a veterinary surgeon looking to advance their career.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Provide clear and compassionate updates to clients regarding their pets.
• Uphold the highest standards of regulatory, practice, and operational compliance.
• Prepare accurate estimates for clients, ensuring payment and minimising debt.
• Collaborate closely with the Practice Manager to maximise commercial performance, focusing on key measures.
• Mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising them effectively.
• Inspire the team by sharing new or evolving practice standards and changes to processes.
• Ensure smooth clinical handover and arrange transfers for any patients needing out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Proactively share and support clinical best practices within and across practices.

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with the RCVS.
• Demonstrable clinical leadership skills.
• Experience in delivering exceptional care to patients and clients.
• Understanding of how exceptional care enhances the client experience.
• Experience in fostering a progressive clinical culture.
• Proven ability to deliver strong commercial performance through effective clinical activity allocation.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience in using coaching and influencing skills to maximise team potential.

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 at 3x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person.
• Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme with the potential to earn up to 20% on top of your salary.
• 33 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising to 38 with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’ – a paid day’s leave 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 opportunities 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 Our Client

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. Our client prides itself on supporting a large, connected, and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. Being part of this community means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, as well as the best treatment for you as a valued team member.

Join our client’s team and be part of their exciting plans for the future.

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