Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Take the next step in your veterinary career in the picturesque town of Dartford!

Are you looking for a busy hospital environment and have an interest in leading a Team

Joining our busy Practice you will be working alongside 3 other skilled vets a strong nursing team of 12 and a support team of 7.

Equipment wise we can boast a brand-new endoscope and also Virtual Veterinary Specialist equipment enabling us to do scans with Specialists.

Ideally you will be an experienced Vet with a Certificate in Surgery or Medicine or strong skills in these areas.

The working pattern is 4 days a week 9am 7pm with one hour lunch break.

Nestled along the River Thames Dartford offers a unique blend of historic allure and modern amenities. Imagine working in a cutting-edge veterinary clinic with access to lush green spaces providing a serene backdrop for healing and care.

Dartfords excellent transport links make commuting a breeze allowing you to easily explore nearby attractions during your downtime.

Join our passionate team and be part of Dartfords vibrant community where your skills as a Veterinary Surgeon will be appreciated.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity simply click applyor for a friendly initial conversation please contact

Key Benefits

• Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme with the potential to earn up to 20% on top of your salary.

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dentalphysioand 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.

• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising to 6 weeks with length of service.

• AnadditionalDay for Youa 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 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 excellenceobservingthe highest standards of regulatory practice and operational compliance.

• Prepareaccurateestimates for clients ensuring payment and minimising debt.

• Work closely with the Practice Manager to maximise commercial performance with a focus on key measures.

• Engagementorand 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.

• 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 todemonstrateclinical 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 includinga number of24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in FranceGermanyand Spain.

Wereproud to support a largeconnectedand growing community of colleagues whoprovideexceptional carethatsalways than a strapline foruswetruly believeevery interaction we have matters and that we can make a real is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with thevery bestequipment and treatment options available and thevery besttreatment 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 excitingplans for the future.