Lead Veterinary Surgeon (4 Day Week)

Location Kent
Discipline: Veterinary Surgeons, Head Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £65k + Benefits & Visa Sponsorship!
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: SGKEHD
Published: 12 months ago

Join a family of passionate veterinary professionals committed to providing truly exceptional care! An opportunity has risen for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to take a Lead Role in one of their amazing branches in the Kent Area.

We are seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to drive this practice forward! The ideal candidate will be confident sole charge, with ideally 3-5 years' experience.

This opportunity offers an attractive work-life balance with a 39 hours a week over a 4-day shift pattern! Weekend work on a fair rota basis with time back in leau.

The Practice:

The team are a warm, caring community based in the Kent area. They offer a full range of veterinary services, excellent facilities and a team of highly qualified professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional client and patient care. They offer a range of services, including neutering, vaccinations and microchipping. They are also supported by other practices within the Group, which offers access to a wider range of services such as MRI, CT Imaging and Endoscopy.

The team encourage growth and development within your role and are truly committed to helping their staff and offer outstanding career progression, including post-graduate study.

Key Duties:

  • Manage the sales performance, budget and overall profitability of the practice on a day-to-day basis

  • Ensure all team members provide quality and ethical care to all clients and their pets/livestock

  • Assess and examine and diagnose patients’ medical issues

  • Perform surgery, dress and treat wounds

  • Perform diagnostic laboratory, imaging and ultrasound testing where required

  • Promote preventative care by advocating and administering routine vaccinations and   immunisations

  • Educate clients on positive lifestyle choices for pets/livestock

  • Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures

The Ideal Candidate:

  • This candidate should be a motivated individual who possesses leadership qualities, excellent communication and a passion for patient and client care. 

  • Strong management and mentor skills are essential as you will play a crucial part within the team. 

Salary package up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience, to include:

  • 5 weeks' annual leave (FTE)

  • 4 weeks' paid sabbatical (after each 5 years of service)

  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

  • CPD Allowance £1,500 plus 3 days CPD leave (FTE), along with exceptional in-house CPD training

  • RCVS, BVA and VDS fees paid

  • Vehicle allowance or Company Vehicle

  • Accommodation allowance

  • Access to Wellbeing support and EAP programme

  • Access to wide range of discounts for days out, high street and holidays

  • 100% attendance bonus schemes

  •  Relocation allowances should you move more than 50 miles from your current home address.

  • Support Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa

If you are an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to make a mark on a practice and drive their success in this exciting new opportunity - Get in Touch Today!

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 02887658068.

If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them. If we successfully place someone, you've referred to us; we'll give you £200 in high street vouchers as a way of saying thank you.

All applications will be treated in the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.