Our client who we are pleased to be working with have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join them as Head Vet at their purpose-built practice. With a spacious car park and a beautiful garden, their RCVS Approved Hospital, which holds ICC Gold Cat-Friendly status, is the perfect setting for a rewarding career.
About them:
Their team includes experienced vets, nurses, and receptionists, many of whom have been with them for years, creating a supportive and close-knit environment. They are proud to offer orthopaedic, soft tissue, ophthalmology, and cardiology referral services, and their hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a CT scanner, laparoscopy, endoscopy, and ultrasound. Collectively, their vet team has over 90 years of experience.
Your Role as Head Vet:
As Head Vet, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of their practice. You will work closely with their Practice Director, Practice Manager, and Nursing Manager as part of the Leadership Team. Your key responsibilities will include:
Mentoring and progressing the vet team
Managing the rota and organising vet meetings
Leading clinical excellence initiatives
Working hours:
Full-time position, 40 hours per week over 4 days
Shared weekend rota
No routine on-call duties, except for overseeing inpatients alongside their dedicated nursing team
Salary:
Up to £78K DOE
Benefits:
RCVS and VDS fees covered
Access to the company share-save scheme and individual bonus scheme (based on personal productivity)
Up to 7 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays (or equivalent) with their Buy/Sell holiday scheme - allowing you to purchase an additional two weeks of annual leave
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Apply today by sending a CV to Sophie via sophie@lloydandcowan.com
For a confidential discussion about our opportunities call Sophie on 07519119233 or email a CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com
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