Veterinary Surgeon (Surgical / Orthopaedic Lead) – Future 24-Hour Hospital Opportunity

Overview The Opportunity: Build the Future with Us. Are you looking for a career-defining role where you can truly make your mark? This is your chance to join Medivet Whittlesey at the most exciting moment in our history. We have recently transitioned to a dynamic, Partner-led leadership model. Under our passionate Branch Partner, we have launched an ambitious strategic plan to transform our thriving practice into a state-of-the-art 24-Hour Veterinary Hospital over the next few years. By joining us now, you will play an active, influential role in shaping a regional flagship hospital from the ground up. The Perfect Clinical Partnership To drive our hospital expansion forward, we are looking to balance our Branch Partner’s expertise in Small Animal Medicine by welcoming an experienced surgical vet to the team. Ideally, an Advanced Practitioner (or working towards it) and highly confident in orthopaedic procedures, you will have the unique opportunity to build our surgical caseload and take ownership of complex cases that would otherwise be referred out. In order to grow we expect to invest: We are fully committed to backing your clinical freedom and expertise and will work with you to grow our surgical and orthopaedic capabilities—whether that means investing in a new TPLO kit, specific orthopaedic instrumentation, or upgrading our existing surgical suite to meet your specifications. Why Our Culture is Different We have proven that clinical excellence and team wellbeing really can go hand in hand. Based in a spacious, bright, and modern clinic in a charming market town, we offer the perfect blend of a tight-knit community with an exciting, fast paced, big-city practice feel. You will be backed by a phenomenal, fully staffed 12-person team comprising: * 3 Experienced Veterinary Surgeons * 4 Dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurses * 2 Supportive Veterinary Care Assistants * 3 Welcoming Client Care Assistants Our High-Spec Setup We provide the tools you need to practice advanced surgery and medicine your way: * Advanced Digital & Dental X-ray * High-resolution Ultrasound * Comprehensive In-house Laboratory * Fully equipped laparoscopic surgery suite * Advanced eye diagnostics including Tonovet Plus * Expansive, modern consult and prep zones designed for optimum patient flow Further investment in advanced surgical instrumentation is planned as we transition to hospital status. About You You are a qualified MRCVS with extensive UK or equivalent clinical experience. You possess strong, proven capabilities in advanced surgery, specifically orthopaedics. Holding or working towards an Advanced Practitioner status / Certificate is highly desirable. You have a passion for clinical excellence and client care and want to make a real difference in developing a practice that values and supports you. You work to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance. You are a collaborative team player who is prepared to lead in your area of expertise, seek to mentor and develop the team around you, and wants to help shape and deliver a hospital culture. Be Part of Our Growth Story If you are ready to elevate your career, become a key part of a highly dedicated team, and help shape and build a 24-hour hospital, we want to hear from you. Your Benefits Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer: * Health and wellbeing o Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one o 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support o Life Assurance 3 x salary * Annual leave o 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service o Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you * Learning and development o £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year o Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals o Funded certificates and internal career pathways * Additional support o RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid o Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available o Sabbatical options based on length of service * Lifestyle o Cycle to Work o Season Ticket loans o Discounts on Medivet products and services J-18808-Ljbffr