Permanent Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

• Are you a qualified and RCVS registered veterinary surgeon?
• Are you looking to join a brand new state-of-the-art independent practice in Hertfordshire?

Are you looking for...

• A new and exciting challenge offer full autonomy?
• A fantastic salary of up to £90,000?
• 4-day week?
• A min of 5% annual profit to all practice staff as a bonus payment each year?
• A generous CPD allowance?
• A role where you become an important part of the practice's direction?

We have an opportunity for a Permanent Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join an independent first opinion small animal practice that is soon to open in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.

You will play a crucial role in decision making, overseeing the running of the practice, leading by example to support your other team members. As well as the usual diagnosing and treating various conditions, performing consultations surgeries, and ensuring the overall well-being of the animals.

This role is full time for 40 hours per week over 4 days, along with weekends on a rota. The practice are fully open to discuss all options on working hours.

Key details:

• Type: Small animal
• Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 days
• Weekends: TBC
• OOH: None
• Sole charge: None
• Branch work: None
• Consultations: Minimum 15 minutes
• Team: 4 vets, 4 nurses, HVN, practice manager and a very supportive non-clinical team

Benefits of the role:

• Allocated time to read up cases and call clients to deliver updates
• The role will involve a mixture of consultations and surgeries
• The vet will be responsible for providing a high standard of veterinary care and customer service
• The vet will ensure that there is excellent communication between themselves, the team and the clients
• The practice understand the importance of a good work life balance and they provide support for development.

Duties and responsibilities

• Involved in the recruiting of new team members
• Liaising with the owners
• Be heavily involved with growing the practice, its team, client base etc.
• Maintaining and accurately writing clinical notes
• Diagnostics, prescriptions, and surgeries
• Carrying out tests such as x-rays, ultrasound, and blood tests
• Dealing with emergency cases - possibly necessary when clinic becomes hospital status
• Health checks and vaccinations
• In patient care and handover duties on their clinical care correctly communicated to other colleagues
• Managing ethical decisions
• Being aware and knowing of laws surrounding animal welfare
• Client advice about their pet such as dietary recommendations
• Pet passport paperwork
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clients with regards to their pets investigations and treatment and advice about after care.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints
• Utilise advisory boards and fellow staff to ensure clinical excellence is delivered
• Adhere to RCVS regulations and health and safety regulations
• Proactively develop clinical skills and complete CPD requirements
• Collaborate with other veterinary professionals to ensure comprehensive care
• Educate pet owners on proper animal care and treatment plans
• Maintain accurate medical records for all patients
• Stay updated on advancements in veterinary medicine and surgical techniques

About them:

• Independent practice opening another site in a different county which is thriving, growing and has a very happy team
• Clinical interests supported and very much encouraged
• Brand-new purpose-built state of the art air-conditioned practice fully equipped
• Offers a fantastic work-life balance
• Offers you full clinical freedom
• Can provide support for new graduate
• Offers modern veterinary services, diagnostics, and facilities to small animals
• Can provide ongoing training and development where required

About you:

• Proven experience as a lead or senior veterinary surgeon
• Ideally have an area of specialism
• Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures and veterinary practices
• Excellent surgical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• You will be ambitious and motivated looking for a role where you can develop your career further
• You will be confident in all routine surgeries and consultations
• You will always deliver and be committed to providing a high standard of clinical care
• You will have an enthusiastic and caring attitude
• You will have strong communication skills and organisational skills
• You will work well under pressure with a calm and confident manner
• You will have excellent people management skills
• A kind and empathetic attitude is essential
• You will be a team player
• You will want to be at the forefront of the practice help growing and developing the services and facilities provided
• You will have excellent customer facing skills

Facilities:

The practice will soon be fully equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. They also welcome equipment requests from vets and the team. They are open to all ideas and would support a new vet who wants specialised equipment, The practice will open with 3 consultation rooms, a cattery room, 2 operation rooms, a laboratory, and a pharmacy. They plan to further expand the clinic into the upstairs level in two years. The practice has the capabilities for dentistry services, X-ray, ultrasound, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, neutering, anaesthetic monitoring and microchipping.

Package:

• Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum, commensurate to experience
• Holidays: 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday off
• CPD: Generous allowance with 5 days to attend
• Memberships: RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Certificates supported and funded
• Exclusive company discounts and rewards
• Workplace pension scheme
• Health insurance scheme
• Staff discount
• Profit share of a minimum of 5% annual profit to all practice staff as a bonus payment each year

Must haves:

• RCVS registered and qualified
• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills

What happens next?

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