Lead Veterinary Surgeon

We are looking for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join and help shape the future of our fantastic team at Medivet Colchester Maldon Road and wed love to hear from you!

Medivet Colchester Maldon Road is a wellestablished purposebuilt practice located in the heart of beautiful North Essex. Let us show you around!

We have a loyal and longstanding client base a closeknit team and a welcoming practice environment with all the facilities you need to deliver outstanding care. The practice boasts three consult rooms separate cat and dog wards a fully equipped theatre with two operating tables a prep room inhouse lab digital Xray and ultrasound giving you the tools and space to work cases up to a high standard.

Youll be supported by a fantastic nursing team Patient Care Assistant and a friendly frontofhouse team.

Were part of a local network of Medivet practices across the Colchester region who collaborate support each other and share knowledge regularly. Plus were covered outofhours by Vets Now Colchester and have the additional backing of our Southend 24Hour Hospital ensuring seamless patient care around the clock.

This is an exciting opportunity to take clinical ownership help influence the direction of the practice and be a part of something special. Whether youre already a Lead Vet or looking to step up well support you every step of the way including certificate funding to help develop your clinical interests.

This role works to a 4day week with 1:6 weekends giving you the balance and consistency you deserve.

Colchester offers the best of both worlds rich Roman history charming countryside and excellent links into London. Join us in a town where your veterinary career can truly flourish.

Our address: 94a Maldon RoadColchesterEssexCO3 3AP

For more details or a friendly informal chat please contact or call.

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 24hour 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 days leave for you to use as you wish.

• Clinical CPD: 1500 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. Thats 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.

• Proactively 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 24hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France Germany and Spain.

Were proud to support a large connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care thats always there. Thats 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 forwardthinking 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.