Lead Veterinary Surgeon
Lead Veterinary Surgeon
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Job Description
We are seeking a full time Lead Vet Surgeon to join our team at Medivet Guildford. This role is 4 days per week with 1:3 Saturdays at Wokingham 24 Hour 8am - 1pm. Plus being part of the on call and bank holiday rota.
As Lead Vet youll take clinical ownership of the site helping to shape its ongoing development and culture while mentoring junior colleagues and building trusted client relationships. Youll have the freedom to run your own caseload and influence the way the clinic works day-to-day with the reassurance of nearby support from Medivet Wokingham 24 Hour. A strong surgical ability and confidence in 1st opinion is a must.
Medivet Guildford is a large spacious practice with ample parking one theatre ultrasound 3 consult rooms large reception area separate cat and dog wards and a large prep area.
Soon to be added is a dental suite with dental x-ray.
You will be working alongside two other vets a practice manager two RVNs and two receptionists.
If this role is of interest and you have any further questions or would like to have a chat about the role please email
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 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme with the potential to earn up to 20% on top of your salary.
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 accurate estimates for clients ensuring payment and minimising debt.
Work closely with the Practice Manager to maximise commercial performance with a focus on key measures.
Engage mentor and develop your team enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
Inspire your team sharing new or evolving practice standards and changes to processes.
Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
Pro-actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.
Your Skills and Experience
RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
An understanding and appreciation of exceptional care and how this improves the client experience.
Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
Experience of delivering strong commercial performance through effective allocation of clinical activity.
Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
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 24-hour 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 forward-thinking 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
