Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

The practice is in the enviable position of being recently refurbished to a high standard. It boasts two consultation rooms, a separate nurse consultation area, a large prep room (often joked about as a place for Pilates classes!), a spacious waiting area, a designated imaging room, a refurbished theatre with new ultrasound, dental, and radiography machines, and a staff room. It really is a lovely space to work in!

This is a great opportunity to lead and support a small team, working together to provide a high-quality level of service to clients. The role offers a varied caseload with interesting cases, allowing you to shape and grow the practice while providing a much-appreciated service for local pets. Despite the role being sole charge, there is plenty of support available for more challenging cases (medical or surgical).

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional clinical care during consultations and procedures.
• Provide excellent care to clients, offering clear updates on patients.
• Ensure professional excellence by observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice, and operational compliance.
• Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans with clear cost estimates.
• Engage, mentor, and develop your team, enhancing their skills and using these in the most effective way.
• Complete clinical handovers and arrange the transfer of any patient requiring out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Proactively share clinical best practices within the practice and across the wider community of practices.

Requirements:

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrable clinical leadership skills.
• Experience in implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience in supporting nurse consultations and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• Skilled in using coaching and influencing techniques to get the best out of every colleague.

Benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physiotherapy, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance (3x 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 off 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 products and services.
• Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.

About Our Client:

The practice is part of a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK, including several 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. The provider also has a growing presence internationally, with practices in France, Germany, and Spain.

They’re proud to support a large, connected community of colleagues who provide exceptional care. This is more than just a slogan; they believe that every interaction matters and that they can make a real difference. Being part of this practice means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment, with the best equipment and treatment options available, as well as excellent support for their valued team members.

This is the home of talented individuals who want to stand out in their field, with compassion for animals that goes far beyond the job. Join them and be part of their exciting future plans.

Join the team and be part of a practice that values professional growth, high clinical standards, and a supportive work environment. Apply today!

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