Lead Veterinary Surgeon

As a Lead Vet you will be accountable for the clinical leadership of the veterinary team ensuring we deliver exceptional care, always there for our clients, patients and colleagues whilst maintaining the highest levels of compliance with regulatory, operational and practice standards. You will also work closely with the Practice Manager to maximise the commercial performance of the clinic.

Join the team at Medivet Salisbury - a welcoming and trusted veterinary practice located in the heart of Salisbury within walking distance of the historic and iconic cathedral.

The practice facilitates three consultation rooms, a dedicated prep room, a fully equipped theatre, two kennel rooms as well as lab and storage. Alongside this, we offer diagnostics with x-rays (including dentals) and ultrasound imaging to help support a varied caseload.

Working at the practice we have an amazing team which consists of: 2 RVNs, 1 SVN and 2 CCA's.

This role will include a 4 hour Saturday shift on rotation.

For further information please contact [email protected]

Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:

Health and wellbeing
•    Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan from day one
•    24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
•    Life Assurance 3 x salary

Annual leave
•    5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
•    Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you 

Learning and development
•    £1,500 CPD allowance plus 3 days’ paid leave per year
•    Access to Clinical Communities, internal CPD and our 24-hour hospitals
•    Funded certificates and internal career pathways

Additional support
•    Lead Vet Contribution Scheme
•    RCVS, VDS and BVA fees paid.
•    Relocation support and Visa sponsorship available 
•    Sabbatical options based on length of service

Lifestyle
•    Cycle to Work 
•    Season Ticket loans
•    Discounts on Medivet products and services

About you 

You’re a qualified MRCVS with a passion for clinical excellence and client care. You want to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you. 
We welcome applications from experienced Vets ready to lead, develop and inspire. 

What you’ll be doing

Typically, in this role, you’ll:
•    Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients in consults and surgery to the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance
•    Develop tailored treatment plans with clients
•    Work collaboratively within a supportive team
•    Share your skills, inspiring others and supporting our Medivet communities’ development 

About Medivet

Medivet is a leading Veterinary care provider, with over 400 practices, including 24-hour centres and referral hospitals, across the UK and Europe. We’re more than a network – we’re a community.
We believe in providing the right treatment for our pets and our people. That means giving you the tools, time and support to build the career you want.