Lead Vet – Small Animal practice in Crowle
We have an opportunity for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to join a talented team in Crowle, Lincolnshire. This well‑equipped small‑town practice recently underwent refurbishment and has a great team of nurses. The practice has a good client base and is looking for a vet who seeks a great opportunity and the next step in their career to join the team.
As Lead Vet you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the veterinary team and ensuring the provision of exceptional medical care to patients. Your leadership skills, clinical expertise, and passion for animal welfare will contribute significantly to the continued success and growth of the practice, your team and yourself.
Key Benefits
* 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.
* Access to 24‑hour counselling by phone or in person if you need support.
* Quarterly Lead Vet Contribution Scheme with the potential to earn up to 20% on top of your salary.
* 5weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 6weeks with length of service.
* An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave you can 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 products and services.
* Support for certificates of sponsorship for a Tier2 (General) visa and relocation support.
Role Accountabilities
* Deliver exceptional clinical care to your patients during consultations and procedures.
* Provide exceptional care to your clients, giving clear updates on patients.
* Deliver professional excellence, observing the highest standards of regulatory, practice and operational compliance.
* Prepare accurate estimates for clients, ensuring payment and minimising debt.
* Work closely with the Practice Manager to maximise commercial performance with a focus on key measures.
* Engage, mentor and develop your team, enhancing their skills and utilising them in the most effective way.
* Inspire your team, sharing new or evolving practice standards and changes to processes.
* Complete clinical handover and arrange transfer of any patient needing out‑of‑hours or enhanced care.
* Pro‑actively support and share clinical best practice.
Your Skills and Experience
* RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon.
* Able to demonstrate clinical leadership skills.
* Experienced in delivering exceptional care to both patients and clients.
* Understanding and appreciation of exceptional care and how this improves the client experience.
* Experience of implementing a progressive clinical culture.
* Experience of delivering strong commercial performance through effective allocation of clinical activity.
* Experienced in working effectively as part of a team.
* Experienced in using coaching and influencing skills to get the best out of every colleague.
If this sounds like the role for you, submit your CV and call Mia on 01291 645871.
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