Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Our client has a new and exciting opportunity at their established branch. This charming and well-established clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including its own dental suite with CR7 dental radiography, a brand new X-ray machine, ultrasound, a fully equipped theatre, and in-house laboratory facilities.

The successful candidate will join a highly organised and friendly team. They will contribute to various projects aimed at maintaining and enhancing excellent standards of pet care, supported by a loyal and dedicated client base.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures.
• Provide outstanding care to clients, giving clear updates on patients.
• Maintain professional excellence, adhering to 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 the team, enhancing their skills and utilising these effectively.
• Complete clinical handovers and arrange transfers for any patient needing out-of-hours or enhanced care.
• Proactively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider veterinary community.

Requirements

• RCVS-registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills.
• Experience in implementing a progressive clinical culture.
• Experience in supporting nurse consults and Schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
• Proficient 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 3x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person if needed.
• 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 Us

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. Their community of colleagues is dedicated to providing exceptional care and believes that every interaction matters. Joining them means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment that offers the best equipment and treatment options.

Be part of their exciting plans for the future and make a real difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

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