Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon Overview

Join Medivet as a Veterinary Surgeon in Alfreton, where you will be part of a large, collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care. Our practice is a 24-hour hospital equipped with advanced facilities, including six consulting rooms, separate wards for dogs and cats, and specialized diagnostic suites.

This full-time position requires a commitment of 40 hours per week, with the expectation of working 1 in 6 weekends and Bank Holidays. You will also join our on-call rota to support our dedicated night team. We are open to part-time applications and can offer flexibility to accommodate your needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver outstanding clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear updates on their pets’ health.
• Maintain high standards of regulatory and operational compliance.
• Prepare tailored treatment and care plans for patients, including cost estimates.
• Mentor and develop team members, enhancing their skills and contributions.
• Manage clinical handovers and coordinate patient transfers for out-of-hours care.
• Share best clinical practices within the Medivet community.

Requirements:

• RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience in delivering exceptional care to patients and clients.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills.
• Experience in fostering a progressive clinical culture.
• Ability to support nurse consultations and understand their impact on clinic efficiency.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills.

Benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance from day one.
• Health cash plan covering dental, physiotherapy, and optical services.
• Life Assurance at three times your salary.
• 24-hour counselling services available.
• 33 days of annual leave, increasing to 38 with service.
• An additional paid day off for personal use.
• £1,500 annual CPD funding with three days of paid leave.
• Opportunities for funded certificates and internal CPD.
• Payment of professional fees (VDS, RCVS, BVA).
• Sabbatical leave based on service length.
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.
• Support for Tier 2 (General) Visa sponsorship and relocation.

If you are passionate about veterinary care and want to be part of a supportive and innovative team, we encourage you to apply. For more information, please contact [email protected].

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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