Responsibilities
* Deliver exceptional clinical care to patients during consultations and procedures.
* Provide exceptional care to clients, giving clear updates on patients.
* Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.
* Prepare tailored, accurate treatment and care plans for each patient with clear cost estimates.
* Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising these in the most effective way.
* Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out of hours or enhanced care.
* Pro‑actively support and share clinical best practice within and across practices and the wider Medivet community.
Qualifications
* RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
* Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
* Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
* Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
* Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
* Experience of supporting nurse consults and schedule 3 procedures, with an understanding of how this contributes to clinic performance and efficiency.
* Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.
About Medivet
Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24‑hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain.
We're proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that's always there. That's more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward‑thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.
Practice Location
Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Daventry, Northamptonshire.
The practice is ideally situated close to the town centre and is well‑equipped with ultrasound, ECG, dental facilities, an in‑house laboratory, and separate cat and dog wards and waiting areas. Daventry offers the perfect balance of work and lifestyle. The town has a welcoming community, a range of local shops, cafés, and restaurants, and excellent schools. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the surrounding Northamptonshire countryside provides plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling, and other recreational activities. Commuting to nearby cities is easy thanks to the M1 and A45, while still enjoying the charm and slower pace of market town life.
This is a full‑time role, working 40 hours per week over 4 days, with a weekend rota of 1 in 3 Saturdays or 1 in 6 full weekends at Leamington Spa 24 Hour.
Compensation & Benefits
£43,125 per year - estimated. Full‑time. Closing soon.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join our professional and personable team in our practice located in the beautiful market town of Daventry, Northamptonshire. We have a very long‑standing and friendly client base who appreciate the personal service we provide. You will be part of a fully supportive team dedicated to their clients and patients, giving you the space to focus on providing exceptional veterinary care.
Benefits include:
* Private Medical Insurance from day one.
* Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio, and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
* Life Assurance 3 × salary.
* 24‑hour counselling by phone or in person should you need support.
* 5 weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
* An additional "Day for You", a paid day’s leave to use as you wish.
* Clinical CPD: £1,500 per year plus 3 days' paid leave.
* Internal CPD and access to Clinical Communities.
* Funded certificate opportunities.
* VDS, RCVS and BVA fees paid.
* Sabbatical based on length of service.
* Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Discounts on Medivet products and services.
* Support for Certificates of Sponsorship for a Tier 2 (General) Visa and relocation support.
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