Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Are you an experienced vet ready to take the next step in your career Join Medivet as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon at our friendly wellestablished practice in Folkestone Kent a vibrant seaside town offering the perfect balance of coastal living and city access just under an hour from London.

As the Lead Vet youll play a key role in shaping the practice mentoring a supportive team and delivering outstanding care with access to great equipment and a strong regional network. This is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a leadership role while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle stunning sea views and a creative cultural community all with the backing of a nationwide veterinary group focused on your growth and development.

Medivet Folkestones address is 3 Sandgate Hill Folkestone CT20 2JF

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

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 24hour 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.

Proactively 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 24hour 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 forwardthinking 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.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1