Lead Veterinary Surgeon

1 week ago

Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Medivet Group Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Medivet Salisbury sits in the heart of this beautiful medieval city and is located next to the historic Salisbury Cathedral. The practice is a short 10 minute walk from Salisbury's vibrant city centre, boasting outstanding shopping, dining and cultural experiences. Outside of Salisbury, you'll find picturesque, rolling countryside and we're only 10 miles from one of the UK's favourite landmarks… Stonehenge

The practice itself hosts a busy caseload from a very loyal client base, established over the last 20 years with a high surgical demand. There are three stunning consult rooms, a theatre, dental and digital x-ray, ultrasound, a K-laser and a pharmacy, which are all supported by our established Nursing and Reception team.

As a Lead Vet you will be accountable for the clinical leadership of the veterinary team ensuring we deliver exceptional care, always there for our clients, patients and colleagues whilst maintaining the highest levels of compliance with regulatory, operational and practice standards. You will also work closely with the Practice Manager to maximise the commercial performance of the clinic.

Working pattern
4-day working week with consistent days off
1:3 Saturday shifts

We can offer relocation allowances should you move more than 50 miles from your current home address.

We are offering a £5,000 sign on bonus to candidates that apply for the position directly

Please contact for a friendly initial conversation or any questions regarding the position.

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.

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

  • An additional 'Day for You', a paid day's leave for you 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 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. That's 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.

  • 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.

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

We're proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that's always there. That's 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.

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