If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application. Job Title: Lead Veterinary Surgeon Location: Village Vets, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire. Hours: Full time, 42 hours over a 4- day week (8.30-7.30) 1:3 Saturdays (8.30-4) and 1: 12 S un days at the St Albans Hospital (8.30-6.30). Salary: Up to £73,000 per annum, depending on experience. Village Vet Potters Bar are seeking an experienced V eterinary S urgeon and leader! A fantastic opportunity to develop and lead a small team of 2 Vets, and a team of RVN’s and CCA’s. The position will offer a great GP clinical caseload, with an average of 1 day per week for leadership admin, and monthly meetings with the Clinical Director. Why Join us? Excellent opportunity to really make your mark on the practice and develop a team. Supported by the Clinical Director and Senior Leadership team for Village Vet’s North London and Hertfordshire sites. Village Vets Potters Bar has a dedicated client base and excellent clinical standards upheld by an exceptiona l support team. The practice is well equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, 3 consults rooms and a dedicated operating theatre. Great location just off the M25 and with off road parking for staff. Support for more complex cases and OOH’s at Village Vets St Albans. Opportunity to spend time at the St Albans Hospital as part of the Sunday rota. What we are looking for: A strong leader who enjoys a challenge and would like to put their mark on a wonderful branch clinic. Previous S enior or Lead Vet experience Strong routine surgical skills. Good understanding of finances, line management and business strategy. A GDP advisor or someone who would like to train to become a GDP advisor is desirable. Ability to issue animal health certificates is also desirable but not essential. Key responsibilities : Support clinical delivery in the business Maintain the highest standards of your own clinical delivery Understand and utilise all Associates’ skills to maximise provision of services appropriate to clinical qualifications and roles within the business; collaborate with other teams in the practice to ensure team approach Support recruitment, training and mentoring of the entire veterinary team to enable sustained success clinically, financially and operationally and in terms of quality and education Identify any performance issues within the clinical delivery and support and understand reasons for this; implement plans to improve with empathy Lead the veterinary team alongside the Clinical Director and working with the nursing team to allow effective utilisation of veterinary surgeons and nursing teams Benefits 5 weeks holiday a year plus b irthday l eave and bank holidays (1 BH worked per year with time back in lieu) Highly competitive salary Village Vet bonus scheme RCVS and VDS fees paid External CPD funded, including certificates (on approval) Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Wellness program including: Employee assistance programme Eyecare voucher scheme Free annual Flu jab Cycle-to-work scheme Recruitment referral reward scheme LI-NS1 LI-Onsite If you are interested in hearing more about this role, or discuss in more detail, click apply or contact nataliejay.shoemark@linnaeusgroup.co.uk Salary Value: Up to £73,000 per annum; Salary description: Up to and depending on experience; We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk