Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced ambulatory senior vet to join our team at Endell Equine Hospital, Salisbury.
The role is intended for an experienced ambulatory equine vet, who is looking for the next step in their career to take on more management responsibilities. The senior vet role is a new one within the CVS framework to support career progression of equine vets. It has typically been an internal-only promotion, but for the first time we are open to hiring directly into the role. There is potential for further progression for the right person.
The senior vet at Endell will work alongside the other managers (CD, PM and head nurse) at the hospital, with their primary role being leading and managing the ambulatory team and ambulatory services provided.
Endell Equine Hospital is a well-established tier 3 hospital providing care to the horses in the Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset areas. We strive to perform the best equine medicine possible and our ambulatory team have access to the exceptional hospital facilities and equipment to achieve this.
Our team consists of 7 ambulatory vets, 1 specialist surgeon, 1 internal medicine specialist, 2 hospital interns, 4 clinical nurses, 3 grooms and numerous support staff. All of our ambulatory vets have their own complementary skills and interests (e.g. surgery, sports medicine, stud work, internal medicine etc.) and where possible the caseload will be moulded around the applicant's interests. A fully stocked fleet car will be provided for all work activities.
Requirements
* Degree in Veterinary Medicine and Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS)
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish rapport with clients and team members.
* Full UK driver's licence
* Seeking out opportunities to grow the practice/business through new services or recruitment of new clients.
* Experience taking on additional responsibilities within practice, e.g. clinical clubs, journal clubs, PSS, QI lead and research, VetGDP mentor
* Managing relationships with key clients and larger equestrian establishments.
* Generating multiples of salary in clinical fees
Desirables
* Certificate holder
* Management experience
o Line management of one or more colleagues.
o Performing monthly check‑ins
o Attending management meetings
o Understanding the practice P&L and annual budget and ability to assimilate and act on the information within these documents.
* Clinical Director experience
* We conduct Bristol student equine rotations at the hospital, so an interest in teaching is welcome.
Key Responsibilities
* Routine and emergency ambulatory equine work
* Triage and collaborate with in‑house specialists in diagnosis and management of complex cases requiring hospitalisation.
* Maintain strong relationships with clients and vets through excellent communication and attention to detail.
* On call requirements
o 1 in 5 to 1 in 6 OOH cover (supported by Equicall every other week)
o The on‑call duties include ambulatory calls and receiving/triaging hospital cases.
Check out our virtual tour which shows our state‑of‑the‑art facilities: Equine Vets Salisbury | Equine Vets Wiltshire & New Forest (endellequinehospital.co.uk)
State‑of‑the‑art facilities and equipment
* Digital radiography
* Ultrasound
* Shockwave
* Therapeutic laser
* Dental power tools and extraction instruments
* Objective gait analysis system
* Endoscopy + gastroscopy
* Multiple treatment rooms and stocks
* Full theatre and all the surgical instruments
* Surgical laser
* Electrochemotherapy
* Scintigraphy
* Standing MRI
Benefits
Alongside a salary of £55,000 – £70,000 DOE, we offer an excellent range of benefits as part of the CVS group. Head on over to our benefits section here to learn more: https://www.cvsukltd.co.uk/careers/employee-benefits/
Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to join our team. For more information on the role, talk to our Clinical Director Andrew via email: Andrew.Jones@endellequinehospital.co.uk
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